and , we hope , continue to contribute to our nation 's welfare . Larry Flynt : Why should it surprise anyone that adultery is commonplace ? Robert Kipnis : There 's always a certain satisfaction in serving the powerful . William Doyle : It 's not surprising that he was brought down by a series of e - mail . John M. Tichy , Chris DeRose : Petraeus had to resign because he showed poor judgment .
Larry Flynt : Why should it surprise anyone that adultery is commonplace ? Robert Kipnis : There 's always a certain satisfaction in serving the powerful . William Doyle : It 's not surprising that he was brought down by a series of e - mail . John M. Tichy , Chris DeRose : Petraeus had to resign because he showed poor judgment .