Roman Polanski freed after Swiss reject U.S. extradition request

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by tomato

In any event who gives a rat's @ss about something that (may have) happened 35 years ago?

By that reasoning, corrupt generals with a long history of war crimes that happened years ago should be freed (or at least not prosecuted) on the basis of their crime's longevity. Doesn't make much sense to me.

I do agree that certain current crimes should have a higher priority though. There's much to be done.

[tomato]

Originally Posted by tk-421

By that reasoning, corrupt generals with a long history of war crimes that happened years ago should be freed (or at least not prosecuted) on the basis of their crime's longevity. Doesn't make much sense to me.

If you're comparing war crimes to Polanski's case, then I'm the one who's confused.

Ask yourself who would benefit if Polanski was tried again? The victim? Not really. She's made it known that she isn't really interested in reliving all that and exposing the whole sordid story to a new generation of people. So tell me if she doesn't care, what's the point of going through this anyway?



Put your pitchforks away, people. Game over.

[RedHatch08]

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Yes. Much to be done.

Do you focus your energy on the child rapist from 35 years ago, or the axe murderer from today?

The girl (now woman) basically doesn't care any more (Google it), so how does that factor in? If the victim herself doesn't give a sh!t, should the rest of society?

Polanski is a piece of sh!t. No question. But at what point do we admit we are not going to be able to put him in US prison population? We want to put him in GP, but it won't ever happen. Let it go.

We all want to "school" Polanski the way he schooled that girl, but it will never happen. Accept it and move on.

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by RedHatch08

If the victim herself doesn't give a sh!t, should the rest of society?

Yes. Who is to say he won't do it again to another innocent child?

Again, I do agree that there are more pressing matters right now, but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't do anything about it at some point. What sort of precedent would doing nothing make?

[tomato]

Originally Posted by tk-421

Yes. Who is to say he won't do it again to another innocent child?

puuuuuuuulheeeez!!!!

you don't honestly believe what you just wrote, do you?

At his age, he'd probably can't .. never mind.

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by tomato

If you're comparing war crimes to Polanski's case, then I'm the one who's confused.

I see. So it's OK for Polanski to do it, as long as not too many people are directly affected? When does one draw that line?

Originally Posted by tomato

At his age, he'd probably can't .. never mind.

Child abuse doesn't stop at sex. But even if it did, there are plenty of people at his age with an active sexual lifestyle (ever heard of viagra? ).

[tomato]

Originally Posted by tk-421

I see. So it's OK for Polanski to do it, as long as not too many people are directly affected? When does one draw that line?

Child abuse doesn't stop at sex. But even if it did, there are plenty of people at his age with an active sexual lifestyle (ever heard of viagra? ).

I can't believe you just said this.

You know, this is exactly why I didn't think this was an appropriate topic for this group of people, no offense.

I think the only reason people are interested in this is because it's high profile.

[RedHatch08]

I can see both sides.

After 35 years ... it would be fulfilling to see Polanski put in GP. He would get passed around like a joint.

The sad part is, it will never happen. He stayed in Europe all these years for a reason.

He will never return to the US. He will never face GP in the states. NEVER.

He got away with it. The US legal system could not get him after 35 years. It will never get him.

[RedHatch08]

Home arrest in Switzerland or freedom in many other countries?

What would you do?

I'll Swiss it out... if I had the choice.

[RedHatch08]

If we boil things down:

RP is a child RAPIST. He drugged her and did the whole menu on her while she was unconscious.

If you rape a 13 yr old girl and get put in GP here, you may not live...

[tomato]

What a wonderful thread, great choice people

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by tomato

What a wonderful thread, great choice people

I agree this thread should be closed. No possible good could come out of this topic.

[tomato]

Don't mind if I do.

[tomato]

You're responding to an edited post, TK.

[tomato]

I assume all of you have read the whole case file?

I'm not getting angry at an idea, I'm getting angry at the mob mentality and the lack of perspective on this whole thing.

You forgot about the victim's right in all that. Are you so wrapped up in wanting to do "the right thing" that you're gonna bulldoze your way trough it? Just curious.

[SilverBack]

Released or not, he will burn in some kind of Hell eventually. IMO he's not getting away with it, but instead just a delay (and at age 76 it won't be too long of a delay).

But still, The Pianist: brilliant film!

[Yaris Hilton]

Tomato, you're right that this isn't really a great topic for discussion on a Yaris enthusiasts' forum, so I won't press the matter further, but I believe you're firmly in the wrong in the position you've taken.

[tomato]

I know what you believe, Paris Hilton.
Different people, different backgrounds, different viewpoints.