* Andrea Peyser hits the nail right on the head (“Rehab a Made-Up Cure for Sex Jerks Like Steve,” Oct. 29).

We live in a culture where there is no evil, and no one pays for his or her sins. Sins are explained away too often, and too many people are left unaccountable.

Peyser, keep up the good work.

Bill Nolan

Neponsit

* I love the fact that “therapy” is now the getaway for bad boys with sex addictions. I can just imagine the winks among the boys-club members when they utter, “Yeah, I have an addiction.”

More than thinking that jumping on everything that walks is an addiction, they think it’s their God-given right to behave like the dogs that they are.

Deborah Fleming

Lavallette, NJ

* Disease? Yeah, right. Steve Phillips’ only disease is that he can’t see past his own arrogance.

He most likely figured that Brooke Hundley would be grateful that he even paid her any attention and that no one would care should she say anything.

Every married man with status and money who behaves like Phillips is in love with his own image and doesn’t think of the consequences until he’s caught.

Gina Sabio

Manhattan

* While I agree that Phillips is as sleazy as they come, adultery is not a crime, and the girl is over 18.

I agree he took advantage of her; nevertheless, he did not commit a crime.

David Panariello

Brooklyn

* Phillips is a big jerk. I hope that his wife is now seeking the pleasure and comfort she so deserves.

It is amazing that, in this day and age, some men are still talking about sex addiction being an excuse for their philandering.

I truly hope that our daughters will not fall for this crap. Let’s try to teach them not to be taken in by this absurd notion that it is “natural” for a man to philander. Times have changed.

Let’s also hope that our sons will honor their wives like they should.

This so-called “natural instinct” is prehistoric when referring only to men. Women have the same biological needs in terms of love and sex.

Enough excuses, Steve. You are losing a great woman.

Sandra Meyer

Manhattan

* Peyser’s assertion that alcoholism is “compared” to diseases is flat-out wrong. Alcoholism is, indeed, a disease and is recognized as such by the American Medical Association.

While cancer and alcoholism stem from different causes, one being physical and the other psychological, if either is left untreated, the end result is often death.

Peyser’s comments on alcoholism and substance abuse are terribly ignorant.

Evan Dukofsky

Riverdale