Campus Comment: What are your thoughts on impeachment inquiry?

October 16, 1998

For only the third time in this country’s history, Congress has formally begun impeachment hearings on a President. Members of the University of La Verne campus were randomly asked their positions.

In favor of the process:

"I suppose it's the right thing to do, looking into him lying. But, I'm just so sick of hearing about his personal life. I just wish they would let it drop." Tara Ervin Sophomore, Athletic Training Undecided	"I think that in any kind of organization, you have to have self-policing techniques. The notion of starting an inquiry is appropriate." Paul Alvarez Associate Professor of Movement and Sports Science Democrat	"I'm all for it. I don't care that he had sex. I care because he was using Secret Service men and government money to do this, it wasn't on his own time." Darla Shunk Senior, English Unknown
"I'm glad they decided to inquire about it because the truth is important, he's an important role in our society and he should be held to the same standards of truth." Steve Myers Sophomore, Business Management Republican	"I think that he should be reprimanded. I think that because he is a lawyer and he committed perjury, he should be disbarred. However, I do not feel that he should be removed from office, that's absurd." Vikki Wallace Senior, Broadcast Democrat	"I think he lied, so no one should be spared." Sundeep Talwar Freshman, Biochemistry Republican
"I think that Congress is doing what is necessary, but I'm sick of hearing about it." Natalie Fowle Freshman, Psychology Democrat	"I think they should find out the truth." Andy Chambers Sophomore, Undecided None

Against the process:

"I think it's a step backwards for the Democratic process. I think it's a neo-McCarthyism. Clinton is being persecuted for something that does not involve his achievements or failures as president." Sean Krispinsky Sophomore, Creative Writing Independent	"I think he should not be impeached. They don't have enough on him to impeach him." Laura Herrera Sophomore, Psychology Democrat	"I disagree. I think American people pay too much attention to sexual issues. the former French president had a lover and nobody said anything." Miki Chishaki Senior, Communications International Student
"I think its trivial compared to everything in the world. We should focus on Japan's economy, Iran, Kosovo and the possible UN bombings there. We can focus on many more things than a sexual scandal." Chastity Archer Freshman, Law Independent	"I don't think personal life is bearing on his presidential ability. Look at JFK and Marilyn Monroe." Mike Barreiro Junior, Sports Science Independent	"I think it's a waste of time, a waste of taxpayer's money and there's other problems we have that we can use that money for." Coco Hernandez Junior, Sociology Democrat
"No, because he is human too just like everyone else. If your average Joe did this they would not make such a big deal about it." Jarrod Hesler Freshman, Diversified Education Not registered	"I don't particularly care for it. I think they should leave him alone. He only has two years left and it would be bad to remove him at this point." Kenny Clements Junior, Physical Education Undeclared	"The whole scandal is ridiculous. It has not affected his ability to run the country. Yeah, he did lie, but it's stupid because it will stagnate our country, it has frozen our president." Juan Garcia Freshman, International Business and Language No affiliation
"I have read that impeaching the president would not be good for Republicans or Democrats or the nation at large. What he did was not a wise choice, but I don't think it's an impeachable offense. I'd like to focus on health care, poverty, crime -- things that affect a whole lot of people." Dr. Sharon Davis Professor of Sociology and Criminology Democrat	"I think it's ridiculous. There are a lot more important things to worry about. People are being really hypocritical, I'm sure they; have probably done worse things. It's a private matter, between him and his wife." Mario Guerrero Sophomore, Spanish/Political Science Democrat	"It's a personal issue. He did lie to the American people, but it's not really a government matter. We, as taxpayers, are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for something we don't really care about. Trust in American people is down but his job satisfactory poll is up." Clint Steele Junior, Athletic Business Republican

"Whether right or wrong it will unfortunately become a detriment to the nation and will drag on killing policy initiatives on either side." Dr. Jonathan Reed Professor of Religion Independent	"I have mixed feelings on this issue. Things need to be cleared up for the public. I believe that the President is responsible to answer certain questions to the public about what happened. However, because of the media, I feel that people are more concerned with the affair than the crime. I wonder if the President had been involved with other crimes besides the affair how would people react." Guchi Sakaduchi Senior, Sociology and Art International Student	"I partially think it's a waste of time. But, the part about lying under oath is important. I am concerned that if he is impeached with who will take over and what will happen." Stephanie Zakula Senior, Art History Republican

Coin toss:

"I honestly am so sick of this scandal because this affects everything. So whatever they do, I hope that they do it soon so that is over. But, as far as Clinton is concerned, I think he should stay in office." Irena Sardaryan Freshman, Pre-Law Democrat — "I honestly am so sick of this scandal because this affects everything. So whatever they do, I hope that they do it soon so that is over. But, as far as Clinton is concerned, I think he should stay in office."
Irena Sardaryan
Freshman, Pre-Law
Democrat

"I personally don't care. Even as a Republican, I think he served a really good term and should finish it off. It's not going to make a difference if he leaves now or in two years." Desiree Yoro Senior, Psychology Republican — "I personally don't care. Even as a Republican, I think he served a really good term and should finish it off. It's not going to make a difference if he leaves now or in two years."
Desiree Yoro
Senior, Psychology
Republican

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