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...Vermont, the Jeffords of this week seems little different from last week's--independent, pro-tree, pro-choice, pro-special ed. In the eyes of the country, it's George Bush's identity--consummate professional, protean charmer, reasonable conservative--that has become mottled. Bush campaigned as an adult who would restore not only honor but also professionalism to the White House. No all-night sessions strewn with pizza boxes. He would institute appropriate dress, muted cell phones and meetings that started--and ended--on time...
...past 30 years, courts and the Federal Government have been opening public school doors wider to religious clubs. In 1984 Congress passed a law requiring high schools to let student-led religious groups meet after classes if other clubs are also allowed. The law, however, does not grant adult-led groups like the Good News Clubs the same access, and it does not apply to elementary schools...
...Solomon, 17 --15 when crime committed --Tried as an adult in Georgia --Wounded six students --Serving 40 years; eligible for parole after 36 years LIFE NOW Plagued by nightmares; he has been restrained for self-mutilation and has attempted suicide...
Andrew Wurst, 17 --14 when crime committed --Tried as an adult in Pennsylvania --Killed a science teacher; wounded two students --Serving 30 to 60 years; eligible for parole at age 45 LIFE NOW No friends visit. Wears a hat during family visits to reduce eye contact...
Michael Carneal, 17 --14 when crime committed --Tried as an adult in Kentucky --Killed three students, wounded five --Serving 25 to life, will be re- sentenced when he turns 18 LIFE NOW Shares a room with nine others. A computer buff, he cannot have e-mail...