But Tom, that is the point.

I would fight to preserve someone's right to pray to that goat. We should all be willing to fight for that right.

However, do not force me to pray to that same goat. Do not make me a second class citizen because I do not pray to that goat.

I would fight for that person's freddom to worship as they choose.

Would they fight for my right to have my own mind about religion?

No.

And that, Tom, is what is destroying this country. They have rounded up the faithful, given them some people to hate, which keeps them destracted while the real horrors are hatched.

Hate to break it to some of your, our country and it's original ideals were all formed and based on Judeo-Christian values.

That's not an opinion, it is a fact.

I am not a bible thumping, right wing nutbag and if someone worships a goat I could not care any less, but secular progressives are atempting to ruin this country one PC moment at a time.

CLINTON GETS A BJ. THE REPUBICLANS IMPEACH HIM, AND IT WAS LARRY FLINT THAT THAT FOUND THE DIRT ON BOB BARR, AND HENERY HYDE THAT HAD DONE WORSE THAN BILL.

Bill W ~ PA

It may surprise you but NO WHERE does it discuss the separation of Church and State in the consitution. Simply it requires that Congress will not create any laws which impead the freedoms (speech, religion, etc). Throughout all of the documents written by our Founding Fathers "God" was incorporated. Congress began every session with a Prayer – as they still do today. Our Money imprinted "In God We Trust". To suggest our country was founded on a purely secular basis is just not correct.

You can take the religion out of the laws but you will never remove religion from the law-makers. Any attempt to do so would simply be a blatant attempt of converting this country to Marxism/Communism. GOD I hope that day never comes!

Personally, I'm tired of religion being mixed with politics, and I refuse to vote for anyone running on a morals or religious platform. I salute Larry Flint, or anyone who exposes these liars for what they are.

SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. The founding fathers were smart enough to see it, but nobody today seems to. One only need look as far as Iraq to see what happens when religion and politics are freely mixed. Religion is also responsible for about 90% of the world's problems right now.

You have to love it when these neo-conservative, Bible-thumping hacks are revealed for what they truly are.

I am old enough to remeber when calling somone is Christian was not an insult. I miss those days. I miss those kinds of Christians. I actually miss voting Republican, which will never happen again as long as the religous right has their fangs at the neck of the party

Another hypocrite. The Congress is full of them. The issue is not that the Senator is a human and makes mistakes. The issue is campaigning as if you were morally superior to everybody else.

Larry Flynt is a true american hero. The issue is not if Vitter had out of wedlock sex with prostitutes in brothels, but if he promoted one thing "Family values", "christianity", church, and mocked others (such as gays). If Vitter is guilty of saying one thing and doing another, then it is relevant. I am postive that Flynt would have no issue with a politican who came out and said I frequent prostitutes, but then also advocated no church values. Practice what you preach is the saying of the day and it is what Vitter, Livingstone, and all the others taken down by Flynt are guilty of.

Way to go Larry. If these jokers are going to campaign on "family values" and have the nerve to act like some morally superior beings while discussing gay marriage rights, then they better be living according to their own projected standards. This hypocrite was exposed, as was that disgraceful hate monger Ted Haggard. This "do as I say, not as I do" attitude isn't going to fly any more.

If these politicians didn't try to put themselves up on a pedestal in the first place, such as promoting themselves as representitives of "family values" above everyone else, they wouldn't have so far to fall.
They set themselves up when they claim to be the keepers of moral values. I have no pity for hypocrites like Vitter. Republicans are fair game after they went after Clinton so viciously for 8 years.

A guy who wears the American flag as a diaper and who was ruled in contempt of court for calling Supreme Court Justices names that would make sailors blush because they ruled against him is your idea of a great American?

Yeah Vitters is a hypocrite, yeah he shouldn't run again but if Larry Flynt is your moral compass and your idea of a great American then you have serious issues.

Oh, puh-leeze, Free Speech. If Vitter were a Democrat, you'd want him publicly embarrassed and impeached NOT forgiven as a result of "being human." Talk about your own brand of hypocrisy. It's akin to Republicans who are pro-life UNLESS their own daughter is pregnant and the father is black.

Only members of the Republican party could turn Larry Flynt into a good guy. Ironic, isn't it?

Go Larry! Its about time that someone exposed the right-wing hypocrites for what they are. Republican-Thy name is H Y P O C R I S Y!

This is just so typical of a Christian fundamentalist. If the Republican Party wishes to survive, they need to rid the party of these hypocrites!

There are some things that should be legislated. Some moral issues can't be; but the actions that someone takes can point to how they might do in public office. We are all human and will make mistakes; some are just made more public than other.

It takes all kinds of people to make this country (note country and not nation). Larry Flint is, as some might disagree, a member of the media. All the members of the media should be there to inform the public as to what our officials that we elected do. I hope that all of us voted.

Hey Free Speech…you just don't get it do you.

It's not the fact that he was seeing Hookers, it's the "holier than thou" attitude and then seeing hookers.

These guys want to tell everyone how to live their lives but they don't follow the script themselves and that's what makes us enjoy it so much when their hypocrisy is exposed.

Right On, Mr. Flynt! As a college history student, I am aware that extramarital affairs of politicians date back to the founding fathers. As part of my college research, it also came to light that there are many Washington DC "groupies" who, in the present day, attempt to win the sexual attention of politicians -either as discreet "romps", or as a trap to spring on a political adversary.

This is nothing new. When the Republican Party made such an uproar over President Clinton's personal life, I knew it was only a matter of time before the Republicans would be caught in their own trap. It is unfortunate, however, that they attempted to tie Clinton's hands, pre-911, when they charged "wagging the dog" and "starting a wrong war" by Clinton's alleged attempt to divert attention from his extramarital affair, by firing cruise missiles at the very terrorists who later caused the death and destruction of September 11.

What ever happened to the "Contract for America", in which Republicans placed their morality above all others'? Remember Henry Hyde's "youthful indiscretion" while in his forties, which broke up another man's marriage? How about Bob Livingston? How about Newt Gingrich?

How about the continuing Abramoff scandal which has already led to indictments and convictions. How about the GOP wanting to relax its own rules regarding congressional leaders under indictment?

And how about the lies, profiteering, and cover-ups relating to this fiasco of a war in which we are now embroiled?

I cannot, in any recent memory, recall any other political party who continuously tries to make themselves out as having more integrity or a higher morality, than any of the competition. And when they fail as miserably as they do, they deserve to be called the hypocrites that they truly are. Don't blame the "liberal" media.

Ann Coulter would call me a "godless liberal". But I would gladly stand in judgment, before God, against any Republican. Any day of the week.

Here's to November 11th!

I've always thought Larry was an unpleasant individual, but he doesn't pretend to be someone he's not and I respect that. Sen. Vitter on the other hand speaks about family values while cheating on this wife with an escort. Not cool in my book.

And not to be picky, but "— than they become fair game.” should be "-THEN they become fair game."

Hey, FS, I bet you were saying the same thing all through the Clinton impeachment!! Hey, sure! Go take your double standards and see if you can help the fundementalist community find a way out of this duplicity. It happens too frequently for it to be just a coincidence. There seems to be a flaw in the fundementalis's agenda. I think the flaw lies in the fact they rarely practice what they preach. I really hope they will start soon. America can't take much more of this hypocrisy!!!
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE. NOW.

Larry Flynt, a great American? Yeah. Right. The senator made a stupid mistake. He should answer for it, and remember that you can't hold the moral high ground if you aren't standing on it. But raising Larry Flynt up because he brought someone else down to his level would be the wrong move.

Thanks Larry. I'm tired of the stink of these hypocrites.

You gotta love Larry Flynt, whatever your opinion about his business may be, simply because he is truthful about who he is and what he does and stands for. Personally, I like the idea that he is planning to expose some of the hypocrisy among the holier-than-thous within our government. There is so much at stake with this election. No question it will be a circus. Knowing Larry will be mixing things up will certainly make it a bit more entertaining.

I am quite sure it wont be, "Go larry". When a Democrat gets bagged in this little Hunt.
If ever a word more suitable than "pathetic", comes along to describe Dems and the equally repugnant Liberals, I hope to witness it.

While I may not believe in Larry Flint's lifestyle, it's his to live. I do love the fact that he's at least disgusted with the hypocrisy that this "holier-than-thou" politicians display.

Good for you Larry! Can you please dig up some serious dirt on Dubya, Cheney et al, so we can get RID of them before 2008!?!? Although, even if there was serious dirt on those guys, they'd never leave. They're above the law, remember?

Larry Flynt is awesome. I love this guy … Read his autobiography…then you'll know why he can't tolerate hypocrites like this moron.

I wouldn't vote for the senator. But I will say this, it seems that regardless of his own values, he did vote as his supporters wanted him to. Senators are supposed to vote there supporters wishes not there own feelings & beliefs. I don't elect them to go represent themselves. Example "I drink beer, but vote against it's sell every time it comes up" Reason "Just because I do it doesn't make it the best way"

I'm starting to believe the best thing for America is to pass the Republican agenda. Let's eliminate reproductive freedoms for women. Just think how much money some woman could have taken Senator Vitter to the cleaners for. Maybe we need to give Republicans a $2000/month 18-year reminder of the importance of freedom in America.

Free Speech, Are you for real? Using Jesus as an excuse to judge someone else? Hahahaha yet another Christian Hypocrite lashing out about one of their own being caught…. I cant wait till your cult is brought out for what it really is. And yes I was one for 17 blindly stupid years. (And BTW what Larry did is called "Free Speech")

way to go Larry Flint keep up the good work………..lets get rid of all the trash in washington. Can't waite till Miss Fliss gets her place going in Nevada then we will really start to clean house……………..

Sad story !

But it begs the question. How can you prosecute the DC Madam and not the Senator?

Maybe it is time to admit to human nature and de-criminalize prositution.

Instead of wasting all the money prosecuting it the government can make money licensing and taxing it. The customers and the sex workers would both be better off.

While it seriously bothers me that prostitution is even a crime, I agree that hypocrisy should be exposed.

Those who cast stones sometimes get them thrown back at themselves!
I live in Louisiana, and thank Larry for "outing" I did'er Vitter!

THIS is why I dislike CNN…"his contact with Palfrey" Is she the Madame or is she the "girl?" But what can I expect from a source that lied the country into war.

I hope Flynt outs each and every one of those nasty hypocrites. Cry about "ruining their lives" blah, blah How about not following the little head to the Madames gals if you claim to have those kind of morals preaching from your soapbox in Sunday school.

Larry never claimed he was an angel…which is certainly more honest than republicans squawking over this.

These idiots place national security at risk, by making themselves blackmail targets!

The thing these Republican Moral Mongers don't get is that everyone can accept mistakes and everyone has their deviance. Any grown adult gets that unless they are part of the Republican "Right" that want you to do as they say and not as they do.
I can't stand them and I'm totally happy he got busted.

Larry Flint is amazing. Anybody sticking up for Vitter's "sins" obviously has something to hide themselves.

GOOD FOR LARRY FLINT U CAN SAY WHAT U WANT ABOUT HIM. BUT DAMM GO OD WORK DUDE. IM GLAD I KNOW THIS NOW THANK YOU!

More and more I realize that "the illegals" are not really the immigrants working in the fields of California, the ones working in factories, restaurants, and other low-paying, decent jobs… but the true "illegals" are people like Mr. Vitter who swears to uphold the laws of the land and defend the Constitution. If Mr. Vitter is found to have solicited prostitution, it would make him an "illegal" person. And if someone deserves the label "illegals" it would be people like him who betrayed not only his family, his constituents, his country, but violated the laws of morality. Thank you Mr. Flint for opening our eyes and for exposing this "illegal", Mr. Vitter.

At least Larry Flynt is helping hold politicians to their words. Obviously, politicians can't be trusted to govern themselves. Maybe some of them will think twice about saying something yet doing something else – I doubt it, but it's better than nothing. Go Larry!!!

I'm not one to like Larry Flynt very much, but I can't help but give him props for exposing Vitter. I wonder what other clowns we'll see on Palfrey's list. Rick Santorum, maybe? Newt Gingrich? Ted Haggard, Pat Robertson, John Ashcroft?

Okay Louisana, have you noticed that the Senator hasn't resigned over this shameful act, so do your duty. Vote him OUT

Finally we have a great American- Larry Flynt – Go Larry !!

President Kennedy had affairs and sexual affairs, he was a great president. President Clinton had affairs and lied to congress, he was even impeached. Many think he was a good president. I do not think a great senator, Senator Vitter, should be judged or impeded in serving the voters that elected him any more than Kennedy was judged or impeded for his transgressions. The losers in making this more than it is, although wrong, could very well be the Louisiana voters and the American people..

Finally someone is doing something about these revolting hypocrites. Newt Gingrich anyone? I suppose his conservative base will grant him "forgiveness" that they were amazingly unable to find for Bill Clinton. "Social values" have become the fashionable smoke screen for these bottom-feeders. The next time I hear the ridiculous "family value" flag being waved, I will be sure to turn the other cheek.

Larry Flint…I thought this guy was dead. Hey Larry we're human first than christians, muslims, jews etc. If you are looking for that "perfect" person, you'll need to look at Jesus. Oh wait.. You couldn't do that becuase that would interfere with YOUR life of sin. I get it… Make youself look better by making other look as bad as you. What a horses @3$!

“I don’t want a man like that legislating for me, especially in the areas of morality.” LOL! This comes from one of the most disgusting and despicable men on earth who relegates women to mere sexual objects for his own personal benefit. The funny thing is that while he sees the hypocrisy of the Senator, he doesn't see his own.

I agree with Flynt on this one, although this is probably the only thing I have in common with him. I do have respect for anyone who wants to call a spade a spade, and not be too easy on people who don't deserve it. I am sick and tired of the hypocrisy already. It is becoming so predictable in this town that I had the Senator's profile nailed before I knew anything about him. It was, "Oh let me guess…this is a Republican, Christian, with family values, who is a lector at his church….who wants us to believe that he lives a pure and charity-filled little life." I have seen the corruption and am no longer surprised.

There are plenty of honest and sincere people with strong morals who are in line to serve in Congress. The morons who embarrass their constituents, family, and behave badly in DC need to go. As a 5th generation Washingtonian, I really take offense when political folks come from other states and act like they are in another dimension. This is a small town and word does get out! Most of these people in Congress live privileged lives and to see someone with such obvious ingratitude is sad. The pain and embarrassment he has caused his family is really regrettable.

I am glad that this hypocrite has been exposed. No doubt, there are probably more like him and it's his kind who makes people cynical and distrustful of their public officials. Sure, no one is perfect. However, to run on a "morality" platform and then cavorting with prostitutes smacks of hypocrisy and cynicism of the highest order.

/grabs a bowl of popcorn and a box of milk duds

Well this should make for an entertaining summer!

This Senator from my native state of Louisiana is a disgrace to the great state of La. and should resign immediately. He represents Allen Parish where I grew up.
As a Catholic, he only knows hypocirsy.
A moral leader, indeed.

I'm hardly a Flynt fan, but in this case I have to say to him, "You go, guy, and keep outing the self-righteous holier-than-thou liars and cheaters who are in office." How did Vitter miss the three fingers pointing back at himself? I hope that he doesn't resign so that the scandal of the hypocrites remains in the forefront of people's minds right up to election day. Bill Clinton keeps looking more and more like a saint who was done wrong by an "axis of evil" on Capitol Hill.

I never thought that I would be proud of Larry Flynt, but this is fantastic. It is time that the hypocrisy of those in power is exposed.

Good for Larry Flint! I personally wrote to David Vitter and told him how happy I was that he was "outed" and let him know I was basking in his negative publicity, and that the entire situation is utterly delicious! David Vitter is a total hypocrite!

Keep up the good work Flynt. Pull he roaches out of the woodwork.

I've never thought of Larry Flynt as righteous before now.

Flint isn't a role model, by ANY stretch of the imagination, but I am glad he exposed Vitter. I am so sick of politicians and all of their hypocritical slime. The Republicans and the Democrats shame this country on a daily basis and point fingers at one another while they are cheating, lying, stealing, and behaving in ways the “common” American would never be able to get away with and still show their faces in public without shame. Politicians go to phony rehab or hide behind Jesus and all is well again in their world. Power breeds a whole new set of rules and sub-standards. We the people allow the rot to continue. Nothing will change in this country until we get truly sick and tired of the creeps we’ve voted into office. Hold the hypocrites accountable next election day!

Larry Flynt should be the last person to be considered "motivated" by hypocricy. All one has to do is read his own daughter's book "Hustled" to understand what I'm talking about. Besides, even if the Senator was involved in a moment of immorality, who hasn't (Not just sexual immorality). And to his defence, it took place before his Senate Seat, and he's already stated that he has made ammends with his wife. So, to quote Larry Flynt, "I don't want a man like that (Larry Flynt) legislating for me, especially in the areas of hypocracy."

Vitter is definitely a hypocrite, but so is Flynt. But I guess it takes one to know one. I hate to break it to Flynt, but exposing someone else's faults doesn't magically make your own disappear.

Bravo, Larry Flynt!

You just got two votes from my spouse and I. Keep up the good work. Spotlight everyone of those sob's on that list.

Good for you.

J.R.Reinking

And the parade of Republican hypocrites just keeps on coming!!

Sounds typical…

Larry Flynt for President!

Once again, we have a republican candidate attempting to legisalte morality. This is the medias job–to hold politicians accountable for their deeds and words–yet it takes Larry Flynt to expose sexual hypocrisy in the congress. US press do your job.

Republicans stop wagging fingers at President Clinton when it somes to morality and start looking at your own "family values" party. There is no bigger hypocrisy than in the Republican party.

Go Larry. You still rock.

What CNN does not tell you that he was serving in the House of Representatives in 2004.

You state that Vitter wasn't a U.S. Senator at the time in question. However, Vitter served as a U.S. Represntative prior to being elected to the Senate. Did the events in question occur during his tenure in the House?

I would hope his constituents would do the right thing and recall Senator Vitter from office for his shameful, hypocritical behavior.

Motivated by Hypocrisy? Exactly how many Democrats has Larry Flynt outed?? Ummm ZERO?

Yes – hypocrisy is alive and well, Mr Flynt!