Hollywood Backing Roman Polanski...

[fnfalman]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

I don't see re-victimizing the victim as being inconsequential, in a case this old.

Oh well, since that it's been only thirty years, a child fucking rapist should get an easy off because heaven forbids, it wouldn't do to bring unpleasant experiences to the victim again.

Maybe I should go on a killing/raping rampage myself and then go to bum freak non-extradition country for the next thirty years and then expect to be forgiven because the case would be "so old" by then.

[Papa_Complex]

There are times when people just so much don't get it, that the discussion is pointless.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

There are times when people just so much don't get it, that the discussion is pointless.

I think everyone gets what you are saying. If the victim is saying she doesn't want to go through everything, should she have to? The answer from the board seems to be, if the crime is giving drugs to and raping a 13 year old, yes if necessary.

Where is the "don't get it"?

[101lifts2]

Why do the liberals on the board always find a way to side with the perp?

The whole point of this article was to show that the Hollywood elite backs their own no matter what they do. Pathetic IMO.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

I made no statement, but rather asked a question: Does the 'need' to see justice done outweigh the harm that will once again be done to the victim? No one seems to even want to consider that possibility.

I couldn't give a flying fuck what happens to Polanski. If you saw any of his films and the female leads, you'd have figured him for a diddler immediately. Double-tap to the spinal cord and push him in the River Seine and the world wouldn't miss a beat, but be better off for his absence.

To answer your question... Yes. Otherwise where would it stop? No victim of any violent crime should ever be prosecuted because it might bring back bad memories. I wonder how this chick felt every time he got an award or released a new film? What's worse... Reliving a bad memory that you most likely relive in some way every day anyway or knowing the perp is out there living an extravagant lifestyle while you've been so damaged? Not to mention all the jackoffs supporting this sick fuck.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by goof2

I think everyone gets what you are saying. If the victim is saying she doesn't want to go through everything, should she have to? The answer from the board seems to be, if the crime is giving drugs to and raping a 13 year old, yes if necessary.

Where is the "don't get it"?

Immediately below your post is an excellent example. I'm done.

[MissHell]

Originally Posted by Tmall

He owes a debt to society for what he did to her.

Its inconsequential if she agrees with it now or not..

Agree 100%.

[Smittie61984]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

There are times when you have to consider the welfare of the individual over retribution, or demonstrative justice by The State.

The United States is a nation of law. Not a nation of emotion. He broke the law and was caught. He should be sent back and tried for both the child molestation or "rape" (not rape-rape). And even if found innocent of the rape charges he should be charged for fleeing.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

The United States is a nation of law. Not a nation of emotion. He broke the law and was caught. He should be sent back and tried for both the child molestation or "rape" (not rape-rape). And even if found innocent of the rape charges he should be charged for fleeing.

He was already tried and found guilty. Well, technically plead guilty, but it's still a trial.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

He was already tried and found guilty. Well, technically plead guilty, but it's still a trial.

True, but as part of his plea deal he only plead guilty to one crime rather than the 6 he was originally charged with. Since running for 30 years wasn't part of the original plea deal I suspect they will hit him with everything again, requireing a new trial.