“My siblings.”

— Marina Stevens, waitress, Pleasant Hill, Mo.

“I'd say family.”

— Anthony Neal, works at casino, Independence, Mo.

“If Jesus was calling me to give up food, I'd do it. That's the only reason.”

— Stephanie Darden, student, Lawrence

“Whatever I felt strongly about in the moment — it's tough to answer on the spot.”

— Kirsten Gilroy, student, Lawrence

“Maybe equal rights for everybody.”

— Allison Olandese, restaurant general manager, Kansas City, Kan.