Roman Polanski September 30, 2009
Posted by Cory Franklin in Uncategorized.trackback
You can’t be surprised by the Hollywood community, and the French, turning out to defend Roman Polanski.
But the whole thing is indefensible (one article asked what would have happened if he had been a priest – good question, he’d either be in a lot of trouble or he wouldn’t)
But a couple of things must be noted
1. He committed a heinous crime- these aren’t charges he pled guilty (albeit to a lesser charge but that could be revoked because he fled)
2. He fled justice
3. The amount of time he spent away and the reasons for apprehending him now have little bearing
4. His past tragedies, while notable, have little bearing. OThers who have suffered have not resorted to crimes like this
5. His art has no bearing
6. He hasn’t “paid his due” – he’s been living royally in Europe for 30 years
7. His name hasn’t been tarnished- he’s won all kinds of awards
8. The victim’s willingness to excuse him is significant but not dispositive. The State has an interest in those who commit terrible crimes and flee justice independent of the victim
9. final question- you or I did this, what happens?
Those people rallying to his defense are the first people to cite inequitable justice in our country. Can you say hypocrisy?
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