Sidebar: What about Clinton?

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Despite part-time jobs, commitments to sport teams and homework, the members of the class of 2000 have not been able to escape the news coverage of the presidential scandal. Nevertheless, they say the presidential scandal isn't talked about by their peers.

"Adults talk about it more than kids," said Jeb Towne of Saratoga Central Catholic School. "Sure, kids talk about it, but not as much. Adults are more affected."

The same is true at Catholic Central High School in Troy, said Justin Fitch. "Nobody really talks about it," he said. "It's all over the news, but it's not something a teenager would talk about."

Jenneane Butler at Bishop Maginn in Albany said there was too much media coverage. "Now it's at a point where no one's interested," she said. "It's been in the news for so long it's time it's over with."

The students had different thoughts on how to end the scandal.

"I'd say he should probably step down," said Jeb. "He can't control our country with that kind of behavior and attitude. He's done what he's done. He's done what he's accused of. It's not right, especially because he's married."

Meghan O'Connor at Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons in Schenectady is not convinced that the president's behavior affects the country. "I don't think he should be impeached," she said. "It was personal. He's the still the same president he was before. They should give him a formal slap on the hand."

Jenneane agreed, saying: "They should leave him alone. If they haven't found evidence yet to impeach him, it's all unnecessary."

Justin has tried to remove himself from the situation. "I didn't want to get wrapped up in it," he said. "I don't think he cares what he did with Monica Lewinsky and then he lied on the stand." (MM)

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