THE NEVER ENDING PARADE of sex-mad politicians whose bad judgement brings us more than we want to know about their weirdness, adds Rep. Anthony Weiner to the mix. This serial sexter and his racy pix really don’t concern us — that’s a matter between him and his wife.

JOHN EDWARDS AND HIS MISTRESS AND BABY? He hurt no one but his wife and family. Ditto to Rep. John Ensign, Rep. Chris Lee, President Bill Clinton, Rep. Henry Hyde, Eliot Spitzer, etc.

WHY WASTE TIME AND MONEY PURSUING and threatening prosecution when sex lives (unless philanderers break the law) are a private matter?

THROUGHOUT HISTORY, men in power have wanted forbidden fruit, and tasted all they could.

WE WOMEN KNOW MEN THINK WITH THEIR PENISES.

THERE IS A JOKE THAT SUMS UP WHY WEINER, and his buddies, now wear their badge of shame.

“WHY DO MEN NAME THEIR SEX ORGANS? BECAUSE THEY DON’T LIKE TO TAKE ADVICE FROM PEOPLE THEY DON’T KNOW.”

WE REST OUR CASE.

RUMORS ARE STRONG that a well-known, attractive couple are breaking up because he is smitten with a much younger woman. (Haven’t we been through this a zillion times already?)

GIVING HER DAUGHTER, 7, a voucher for breast implants when she turns 16, has brought much bad press to Brit party organizer Sarah Berge, who calls herself “the human Barbie” because she has had $800,000 in plastic surgery to give herself “the look” of the famous doll. The boobs, the long blonde hair, the tiny waist — Sarah has it all. Placing such an emphasis on surgery to change one’s face and body cannot help a child with self-esteem and true values, say her detractors. They also complain that this mom gave her child pole dancing lessons. At age 7?

OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES to Marlene Kaplan and her family mourning patriarch Howard, 70, a well respected lawyer and accountant. He was an outstanding example of a civic-minded, philanthropic citizen and loving father and granddad.

A WARM AND FUZZY 40TH ANNIVERSARY for restaurant tycoon Richard Melman of Lettuce Entertain You saw old friends cheering him on at an R.J. Grunt’s party, site of his first eatery in ’71. Proud wife Martha, and kids Jarrod and R.J. welcomed former Mayor Richard Daley, Mel Markon, Doug Roth, Billy Marovitz, Christie Hefner, Howard Mendelsohn, Al and Susie Friedman, Marty Lescht, Arny Granat, Jerry Berliant and other friends and fans.

FALLING OFF A LADDER has photographer Mitch Canoff wearing a neck brace but still working.

COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL’S HISTORY is the fascinating topic of Dr. David Ansell’s new book, County: Life, Death, and Politics at Chicago’s Public Hospital. Dr. Ansell is chief medical officer at Rush U. Medical Center.

CHAMPIONING THE INTERESTS of seniors, women and children, 300 influential A-listers attended the “Women & Words” reception and book signing at the Harold Washington Library with authors Sara Paretsky, Elizabeth Berg, Amy Krouse Rosenthal to support work of Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Seen at the successful event were Sandra Guthman, chair Suzie Glickman, Mary Ann Childers, Dia Weil, Gloria Schaffer, Judge Rhoda Sweeney, Kimberly Gleeson, Christine Mallul, Deborah Chapman, Irene Michaels. Hosts included Jill Baldwin, Marjorie Benton, Judy and Micky Gaynor, Joan Harris, Marci Holzer, Missy Lavender, Carol Norton, Bettylu Saltzman, Lois Zoller, Judy Tullman, Sharon Parrott, Donna Thompson.

POOR DEBBIE REYNOLDS. She’s had bad luck with husbands, who left her in debt, and then there was the time Elizabeth Taylor needed an interim husband so she took Debbie’s Eddie Fisher, but that’s another story. Reynolds, 79, who spent millions of dollars and zillions in memories buying up Hollywood gowns, costumes, cars and memorabilia for 40 years, put much of it on the auction block last week. She needs the money and her dream of a movie magic museum has died. Debbie has Marilyn Monroe’s Seven Year Itch white dress that blew up in a subway shot, Judy Garland’s ruby slippers, gowns from Julie Andrews and Audrey Hepburn — you name it from a famous film and Debbie has it. They went under the hammer at the Profiles in History auction house in Beverly Hills. The 

rest will be sold in December.

SOCIAL SECURITY AIN’T BROKE! … According to AARP, “even without any changes, Social Security can continue paying full benefits through 2037. After that, the revenue from payroll taxes will still cover about 75 percent of promised benefits.”

ART COLLECTORS AND DEALERS RICHARD AND MARY GRAY have promised $5 million to the U. of Chicago to establish a Center for Arts and Inquiry with artists being paired with scholars to promote innovation and collaboration.

IF YOU GOT A DOLLAR for every time the F-word is used in the new Broadway comedy musical “Book of Mormon” you could retire in a week! And we hear no one is offended — not even senior citizens who insist they find “the profanity” adds to the fun. It is another obscenity-laced treat from “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and some say it is the best thing on stage in New York City.

“STAIRWAY TO THE STARS: JOHN TRAVOLTA, Woody Allen, Joan Rivers and Me,” the new memoir by veteran newspaperwoman Sandra Pesman, sold out its first printing. When Sandy gives her popular talks before club groups, she sells her book. It is on Amazon for $15.

NEW PRESIDENT OF THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB is Robert Karton, attorney and commander of the Civil Air Patrol for the Great Lakes Region. Established in 1879, the respected club has an enviable collection of 700 pieces of Midwestern and American fine art. Members of Union League are men and women active in public, civic, cultural and philanthropic affairs. Karton, a dedicated civil air patrol member for 22 years, flies search and rescue, disaster reconnaissance and counter-drug missions. Karton and wife Lee have five children and eight grandchildren.

AUTHOR D. GATHERIGHT signed copies of his new book, Replacing the Addiction, at Noble Tree Coffee & Tea, relating how he overcame his demons.

“MY HUSBAND THE STRANGER,” “STILL SINGLE” AND “STILL DATING,” the provocative books by Debbie Sue Goodman, will be discussed and she’ll sign copies at the DePaul U. bookstore from noon, June 23.

“FRED & FIONA FLEA: THE CROWN JEWELS CAPER,” IS A NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK by Joan Bunte and Alison Madden. The adventuresome fleas hop on their canine friend Amos and head for London to see the Queen’s jewels. Can they foil an attempt to steal the gems?

MARK CLEMENTS signed a confession after he was tortured by police and served 28 years for a crime he did not commit. Today he is seeking justice for death row prisoner Troy Davis in Georgia. Seven of the nine witnesses have recanted their original statements against Davis, saying they were coerced by police. Mark, who was freed in 2009, has become a strong voice for the Campaign to End the Death Penalty as he fights to free Davis.

MULTI-TALENTED ACTOR JAMIE FOXX was honored by the Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute and presented with a Renaissance Award. Last year’s recipient, Robert Downey Jr., returned as guest host at the standing-room-only benefit held at the Rita Carlton and had a spirited dialogue with Foxx. The audience loved it.

DATING ONLINE HAS ITS PERILS. We’ve all heard horror stories of someone’s profile pix so outdated he or she had gained 200 pounds! One cute idea has couples sending pix of their pets, instead of themselves.

TODD SCHWEBEL was the only non-New York designer of 38 interior designers invited to create tabletop decor for a Lenox Hill benefit gala. Todd’s theme was “You’re the Top” with a nod to Cole Porter via Lady Astor’s Easter Bonnet.

A TRIP TO CHINA is in the future of Joe Silich who won it at the UNICEF benefit. Camille Julmy will be flying to London and Ashish and Ashley Prasad will be off to Japan.

WHO IS THE SOCIALITE who ran out of her swank condo at 3 a.m. screaming that her drunken husband was trying to strangle her? The doorman and a garage attendant talked her mate into letting her spend the night with her mother who lives nearby.

STAYING IN YOUR OWN HOME as you age, thanks to a community offering skills and needed resources, is being enjoyed by members of Lincoln Park Village, part of a new movement. Its recent benefit at the Chicago History Museum featured author Jane Gross, whose A Bittersweet Season: Caring for Our Aging Parents and Ourselves offers insights into solving current problems. Part of a national plan, LP Village offers members help and guidance for situations they cannot handle themselves. Chores, rides and resources are available.

WHICH POSH BUILDING, considered one of the best addresses in the city, has a major problem with bursting pipes? Each week brings another headache for condo owners.

“THE HOTTEST PLACES IN HELL are reserved for those who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.” —Dante

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