they finally caught that fucking pedo

[Waves]

Polanski arrested in connection with sex charge - CNN.com

[turmaline]

I'm happy but, it's such a small victory.

[The Rev]

It's a fucked up thing. The guy is one of the greatest film directors of all time, yet he will be remembered most for boning a 13-year old. I know it's wrong, what he did, but it's also wrong how we obsess on this shit. After reading the article, I'm inclined to think the 32 years of ongoing attention after the fact has harmed that girl more than what polanski did. We, as a culture, seriously need to rethink our obsessive fascination with fame.



The Rev

[supermarket :)]

Its like, who hasnt had unlawful and forceful sex with a minor at one point when they were drunk, ya know?


LET HIM GO

[Bearsy]

It's a fucked up thing. The guy is one of the greatest film directors of all time, yet he will be remembered most for boning a 13-year old. I know it's wrong, what he did, but it's also wrong how we obsess on this shit. After reading the article, I'm inclined to think the 32 years of ongoing attention after the fact has harmed that girl more than what polanski did. We, as a culture, seriously need to rethink our obsessive fascination with fame.



The Rev

Agreed.

Also isn't there some kind of statute of limitations for this?

[flappy]

We've all fucked 13 year-olds . . . it's called high school !

The victim thinks the 30-year-old statuatory rape charge against the Oscar-winning filmmaker should be dismissed. Roman Polanski Victim "Surprised and Disappointed" by Court's Refusal to Dismiss - E! Online


We gave Micheal Jackson a pass, why not him ?

[stateofkane]

It's a fucked up thing. The guy is one of the greatest film directors of all time, yet he will be remembered most for boning a 13-year old. I know it's wrong, what he did, but it's also wrong how we obsess on this shit. After reading the article, I'm inclined to think the 32 years of ongoing attention after the fact has harmed that girl more than what polanski did. We, as a culture, seriously need to rethink our obsessive fascination with fame.



The Rev

Don't get all teary eyed over this. He lucked out due to his money and fame, and will buy his way out again.

If it had been an average joe that fled, they would probably forget about him, but not many people have the money or reputation to flee.

[Terry]

First of all, it's completely legal in Poland, where he's from, second of all, the girl has stated numerous times that she has nothing but fond memories of the man and believes the charges should be dropped.

Not that I'm in favor of Child rape, mind you, but ffs pick your battles, this is nothing but a case of a horny european accidentally breaking the law. He's not Albert Fish.

[Terry]

But seriously, isnt there a statute of limitations on this, even if it is a rape charge?

[flappy]

Jerry Lee Lewis : Married his 13 year-old second cousin
Elvis : Dated 15 year old Priscilla WITH her parents permission.

[The Rev]

Bear in mind, too, that Roman's wife had recently been killed by the Manson family. Perhaps his judgement wasn't the best at that time.

Jerry Lee, on the other hand.... Ewwwwwwww.....



The Japanese don't even like em THAT young. (Seriously, that's a CHILD)



The Rev

[flappy]

Jerry Lee played in London after he married her. . . he wasn't well received.

Let's face it, he had a life we could only dream about. Everyone in this forum does misdemeanors and felonies every day, whether buying,selling or growing.

[OldMan&TheWeed]

But seriously, isnt there a statute of limitations on this, even if it is a rape charge?

Not on rape, not on murder.

It's been forty years. Although underage, if not consentual (due to age), it was at least not forceable.

None of these things are esculpatory however.

These offenses are painted with a broad brush by the law here in the US.

Not so in other countries.

My guess is that he will die of old age in a California prison.

[The Rev]

I doubt they will send him to prison. They'll lay some punishment on him, but with the victim testifying on his behalf, this is likely to be more about the government of the US asserting its dominance in a situation where someone got the better of it for awhile. He'll probably get community service making date rape avoidance movies for the California public school system.



The Rev

[Sir-Ex]

He made the ninth gate so like.. that was pretty good movie. and 13 years olds vagina is like.. well like it's tight and shit but it's a 13 year old vagina so yeah.. that's kinda fuckered for a growned up penis to be doing but i mean like... penises tend to like doing fuckered upped things so like.. that makes sense.