Say what you will of Larry Flynt, but this was high class. And I can’t help but think he’s sincere in saying all of this, in spite of the legal turmoil that went on between him and Jerry Falwell. Here’s the statement he released today after news came out that Falwell had died:

“The Reverend Jerry Falwell and I were arch enemies for fifteen years. We became involved in a lawsuit concerning First Amendment rights and Hustler magazine. Without question, this was my most important battle – the l988 Hustler Magazine, Inc., v. Jerry Falwell case, where after millions of dollars and much deliberation, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in my favor.

My mother always told me that no matter how much you dislike a person, when you meet them face to face you will find characteristics about them that you like. Jerry Falwell was a perfect example of that.