Hollywood Backing Roman Polanski...

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by goof2

I know you didn't make an absolute claim, but your question leaves one as the only alternative. If America decides not to extradite Polanski all that is left is to release him. That begs another question. Should Polanski be rewarded for remaining a fugitive for so long?

The question that brings to mind is whether being a felon, who can't go to many places that he wants/needs to because of the industry that he's involved in, is to be considered a 'reward'?

[shmike]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

The question that brings to mind is whether being a felon, who can't go to many places that he wants/needs to because of the industry that he's involved in, is to be considered a 'reward'?

Being outside of a prison is better than being inside.

Or since he can't go to the latest Premiere, he has suffered enough?

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by shmike

Being outside of a prison is better than being inside.

Or since he can't go to the latest Premiere, he has suffered enough?

That wasn't the statement. Try and stay with the tour group. Thank you.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

That wasn't the statement. Try and stay with the tour group. Thank you.

You left the group pages ago.

I'm just the intern sent to keep you from hurting yourself.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by shmike

You left the group pages ago.

I'm just the intern sent to keep you from hurting yourself.

Apparently abstaining from a circle jerk and questioning the situation now merits censure.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Apparently abstaining from a circle jerk and questioning the situation now merits censure.

Seriously, Avatard, PC is gonna be pissed when he finds out you've been using his screen name again.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

The question that brings to mind is whether being a felon, who can't go to many places that he wants/needs to because of the industry that he's involved in, is to be considered a 'reward'?

As I think my question clearly stated his fugitive status isn't a reward, releasing him without his having to come back and face justice is. There is a difference.

I think shmike summed it up but I will put it a different way, does his decision to be a fugitive in order to avoid prison constitute punishment?

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by goof2

As I think my question clearly stated his fugitive status isn't a reward, releasing him without his having to come back and face justice is. There is a difference.

I think shmike summed it up but I will put it a different way, does his decision to be a fugitive in order to avoid prison constitute punishment?

No, it doesn't. Now does his fugitive status warrant dragging someone who has managed to pull her life back together through shit that she took decades to put aside?

[shmike]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

No, it doesn't. Now does his fugitive status warrant dragging someone who has managed to pull her life back together through shit that she took decades to put aside?

He pleaded guilty, I don't see why she needs to be involved at all.

It's not like they need her testimony.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

No, it doesn't. Now does his fugitive status warrant dragging someone who has managed to pull her life back together through shit that she took decades to put aside?

"Should Polanski be rewarded for remaining a fugitive for so long?" is what I said. Releasing him without his having to return and face justice would be the reward. See the difference?

The media may be involving the victim, but she was giving interviews about what happened a few years ago as well. I don't like that the victims are involved in any prosecution, much less victims of sexual abuse. It still doesn't mean the criminal shouldn't face justice.