"I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Ms. (Clinton)" When someone thinks of President Clinton and his most famous quote, that one certainly comes to mind. While his affair brought controversy to a successful Presidency, the public was entitled to learn of the actions of their most important elected official. From the minute I learned of the Mayor's affair, I considered my two options. I could do the easy thing and not publish the newly found facts, or I could create controversy among the town and publish the affair of the Mayor. After very little debate, there was no question in my mind that the news had to be reported. As a reporter I am ethically required to report the news I learn and let the readers decide for themselves how important the information is.
I will act in such a way, because it would be a travesty if we lived in a world where the negative actions of our leaders were shielded from the public's eyes. It is not my decision to determine whether or not the Mayor should be forgiven, it is the publics; however, it is my responsibility to make the town aware of the long standing affair that the Mayor has taken part in. In the case of President Clinton, he was forgiven for his actions by many and was allowed to continue on with his Presidency. In fact, many consider him one of the greatest Presidents in recent history. "When I think about former President Clinton, sure the affair comes to mind, but when all is said and done, he was one of the greatest Presidents in our history. The positive feats he accomplished for our country far outweigh the mistakes he made in his personal life. (Katz)" While the affair of the Mayor of a small town is not nearly as important as President Clinton's affair, the members of the town need to determine the appropriate actions they will take.