Flynt Is Back Peddling in Cincinnati
Buyers far outnumbered protesters Wednesday at a small shop where Hustler publisher Larry Flynt sold copies of his raunchy magazine here for the first time in 20 years.
The city’s magazine sellers had avoided Hustler ever since 1977, when Flynt was found guilty of pandering obscenity. So Flynt, whose conviction was overturned, decided to open up shop himself.
About six protesters held signs saying, “Porn hurts children” and “This is where filth is sold.” But about 50 people had lined up before the opening of Hustler Books, Magazines and Gifts. They were followed by many others who strolled inside to get signed copies of the magazine that Flynt created 20 years ago.
Anti-porn City Council candidate Rosemary Meyer bought copies for the police chief, sheriff and county prosecutor. But officials doubted that Flynt would be arrested.
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