How important is it for first responders to be able to speak Spanish or other languages?
Asked at Lawrence Public Library on January 13, 2015
“I think that would be very important, because there’s a lot of people who don’t know English very well.”
— Tom Jordan, retired teacher, Lawrence
“It’s really important to have that as a resource, but it shouldn’t be required for everyone.”
— Elliot Rogers, student, rural Douglas County
“If our local population is large enough to require it, I support it.”
— Sarah Sibilla, housewife, Baldwin City
“Very important.”
— Joey Cadenhead, foundation worker, Lawrence