“I thought it was awesome. It's a step in the right direction. I think all tax-paying citizens should be afforded the same opportunities.”

— Christian Esposit, brand manager, Kansas City, MO

“I expected nothing less. They couldn't have said no after everything we've been through.”

— Ashley Dunn, works at Quinton's , Lawrence

“It's alright with me. I've always said I don't care what nobody does as long as they don't touch me.”

— Verner Newman III, retired, Lawrence

“I think it's fair.”

— Liliana Bernal, veterinarian, Lawrence

“I think it's great. I have a few gay family members so it's great that we are taking this very big step to society's evolution. I'm proud of America.”

— Willow Garcia, student, Valencia, CA

“I say live and let live. If they want to get married then so be it. I've got nothing against it.”

— Norman Goodmoney, unemployed, Lawrence