“I would say it’s been declining since the ’80s. It’s a consumerist society and too much TV. ”

— Rexy Bodean, general contractor, Valley Forge, Pa.

“I think we are more interested in controversy because of the news bias.”

— Emily Donovan , student, Kansas City, Kan.

“I would say less. We are less involved within our communities because of our phones.”

— Lisha Kidd, student , Lawrence

“They are no less and no more.”

— Tom Arnold, retired, Lawrence