[ WE ASKED ]

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Melissa Bos 24, state employee	Grant Schultz 20, college student	Mark Inouye 23, college student
Would relationships be easier if women were more compliant, like "The Stepford Wives?"
"No way. I'm married, and I definitely have my independence."	"Not really. They got to be their own people. If everybody's the same, there's no diversity."	"That's a tough one! I wouldn't think so -- I think (women) can think on their own."
What's in your CD player right now?
"The Dixie Chicks. I like how they harmonize ... and I think they're very progressive country artists."	"In the car I got Twista's new CD, 'Kamikaze,' and at home I have Bob Marley, 'Legend.'"	"Mest. I think they have a third album out, but I have their second album. Not too many people know about them. I hate overplayed music."
Do you go out to night clubs early in the week?
"Thursdays are the earliest ... I can (go out earlier), but I'd be too tired the rest of the week to do my job."	"Not really. I work in the morning. Plus, I'm underage. I think it would be a little more different (if I was over 21)."	"Yes, I do. I don't really pick a particular day, I just go when the whole gang can go. You're still going to have to wake up the same time the next day."

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Compiled by Jason Genegabus

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