In January of 1998, Internet gossip Matt Drudge
reported that President Clinton was having a sexual affair with
a White House intern. Days later the story was on the front page
of the New York Times, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, and every other
newspaper in the country. (1) There is no question that the Clinton-Lewinsky
affair was a very interesting story that captured the attention
of the American public, and will always be remembered. However
an ethical question does arise. Did the American public have the
right to know about the private affairs of the President?
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(1) Kalb, Marvin. "The slow start of something big" Washington Post