Allison Rivers, Retail, Bellevue

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"No. I think it's about time Bellevue got some culture. Basically I think that people need to open up their minds. There's this thing about censorship in this country and a lot of good things get tossed away, and I don't think we should have that... And Seattle gets all the good movies!"

Kyle Katt, College student, Bellevue

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"No. As long as they don't let people under 17 in, that's fine... I'm over 17, so I don't really care about the ratings."

Jamie Kinsler, Nanny, Bothell

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"No. The NC-17 rating is just an extra thing for censorship. I think that if they'll let the director put out "Basic Instinct", which he did, then what's wrong with "Showgirls"? It can't be any worse than in "Basic Instinct" with some sex fiend psycho woman stabbing people with an ice pick. If my 15 y.o. sister can go rent "Basic Instinct" in a video store, why can't she see "Showgirls" in a theater?"

Jeannine Gurga, Nanny, Seattle

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"I haven't heard much about it, but I don't think that it's very appropriate. I think they should be very careful about I.D. ... when I was younger, I got into R-rated movies. If there's a lot of hype about it, a lot of kids will try to go see it. Some movies can be beneficial, but I think the theaters should definitely I.D. people just like they were going to a dance club or a bar."

Reva Lederman, Retired, Bellevue

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"I'm interested in the fact that they allow children to go in without supervision, and I've seen it happen many times. I've seen parents bring their kids and the kids will ask "What are they doing?" The things kids don't understand -- the things they're exposed to, the fact that sex is exploited -- can cause problems later on if they aren't explained. It bothers me to see children in theaters... they should ask for I.D. I think sometimes it's necessary because kids are curious. They're going to look, they're going to try."

Ed Blix, Retired, Redmond

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"First off, I don't think a rating is worth two cents -- it probably attracts people rather than dissuades them. And I don't think these movies are good for children or fit for adults, regardless of age. It's not as though we haven't seen a lot of this already."

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