Roman Polanski. Why are people sympathectic to this guy?

[amat]

"You're not going"

That's all the girl's parents had to say, yes they have some blame they were the enablers here. You're not actually disagreeing with Adam there Bilbo btw I would reread his whole post. I don't get how there isn't enough blame to go around for the parents they definitely weren't victims and yeah you know you have a beautiful 13 year old daughter who's body is more mature then her age, they knew the dangers involved.

Polanski, I haven't heard anything about this case other then what I've heard over the years, this type of thing is disgusting to me. I don't care WHAT happens, if you know 1000 people and 1000 people all die, then have a death wish not an excuse to do whatever you want.

Grown men should not be having sex with little girls, period. I'm 19 now and I don't think I could ever reason having sex with a 15 year old, at this point in my life it's not right for me to do. This guy was waaaaaaaaaaaay older then me, that's a simple thing of right or wrong. Is there sympathy for this guy? I don't know why, I've never seen his movies.

[Youngblood]

Hollywood and stardom in general has a very distorted sense of privilege to it. Just another disgusting example of it by anyone supporting him and not feeling he should be prosecuted. If it was Joe Smoe around the corner and certain people were suggesting he be given leniancy, everyone else would be appalled.

[SEB]

despite what some representative persons (one minister) said in France, most of the people think what Polanski did is and still unacceptable.

you cannot take advantage of a 13years old, never ever ever !! even if she's alone with you to be photographed or something else. She's a teen, she's not fully aware and responsible of what can happen, as an adult you are !! and this is insane to even think there's explanation in this. my simpathy goes to the victim and not Polanski in this case.

The problem in this story, and one of the part why some people "understand" why Polanski escaped from the US, is because there were an "plea agreement" that was not fully respected by US court (from what media told here in France).

Still, maybe a confrontation with his victim, would be any good, but prison at this stage wouldn't mean anything (IMO). I just think he should be banned to work with or approach any child. in any country.

Mr Bilbo : the sexual majority in France is 15 years old. but as you said, having sex with anyone under 18 should seems wrong to any person above 30. (IMO)

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Hollywood and stardom in general has a very distorted sense of privilege to it. Just another disgusting example of it by anyone supporting him and not feeling he should be prosecuted. If it was Joe Smoe around the corner and certain people were suggesting he be given leniancy, everyone else would be appalled.

let's not forget that there are a large number of people who are quite happy to get used and abused by these people just so they are famous by association.

[Fenster]

I'm certainly not trying to justify or excuse what Polanski did, but in a recent documentary film about this case i'm pretty sure (well not really) the girls mother knew she was already having sex, taking drugs and attending adult parties and the like.

The guy doesn't have a history of being a predatory peado preying on young girls, right?

[Howlin Mad Missy]

I'm certainly not trying to justify or excuse what Polanski did, but in a recent documentary film about this case i'm pretty sure (well not really) the girls mother knew she was already having sex, taking drugs and attending adult parties and the like.

The guy doesn't have a history of being a predatory peado preying on young girls, right?

& we all know those in Hollywood live like priests. Hang on, that's not right.

[Youngblood]

Hollywood and stardom in general has a very distorted sense of privilege to it. Just another disgusting example of it by anyone supporting him and not feeling he should be prosecuted. If it was Joe Smoe around the corner and certain people were suggesting he be given leniancy, everyone else would be appalled.

let's not forget that there are a large number of people who are quite happy to get used and abused by these people just so they are famous by association.

Ya well I don't buy any part of that as a justification. It is kinda like saying, that poor Bernard Madoff, him and his kind have all sortsa people coming to them throwing money hoping to get rich. Except worse, cuz it's a childs innocence being taken and that can't ever be replaced.

I know you're not condoning it, but also I just don't see the justification at all.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Hollywood and stardom in general has a very distorted sense of privilege to it. Just another disgusting example of it by anyone supporting him and not feeling he should be prosecuted. If it was Joe Smoe around the corner and certain people were suggesting he be given leniancy, everyone else would be appalled.

let's not forget that there are a large number of people who are quite happy to get used and abused by these people just so they are famous by association.

Ya well I don't buy any part of that as a justification. It is kinda like saying, that poor Bernard Madoff, him and his kind have all sortsa people coming to them throwing money hoping to get rich. Except worse, cuz it's a childs innocence being taken and that can't ever be replaced.

I know you're not condoning it, but also I just don't see the justification at all.

You're right I not condoning what I did but where was the partental responsibility in letting her go to him? It doesn't give him a right to do what he wants but we also know those in Hollywood are judged differently and people offer themselves up to be part of the in-crowd.

Hell it happens in the playground, the geeky kid who wants to fit in.

[Youngblood]

let's not forget that there are a large number of people who are quite happy to get used and abused by these people just so they are famous by association.

Ya well I don't buy any part of that as a justification. It is kinda like saying, that poor Bernard Madoff, him and his kind have all sortsa people coming to them throwing money hoping to get rich. Except worse, cuz it's a childs innocence being taken and that can't ever be replaced.

I know you're not condoning it, but also I just don't see the justification at all.

You're right I not condoning what I did but where was the partental responsibility in letting her go to him? It doesn't give him a right to do what he wants but we also know those in Hollywood are judged differently and people offer themselves up to be part of the in-crowd.

Hell it happens in the playground, the geeky kid who wants to fit in.

Hey, no problem spreading the blame around. Parent, people associated. Anyone who wasn't looking out for a minor. Anyone who turned the other cheek. Just needs to be a careful line not to cross, in blaming the kid in any way, or forgiving him in any way.

It is slippery slope which eventually leads to some form of..."yea, she was only 10, but dressed like a whore, so" and that is the typical predator mindset for doing what they do. "They wanted it."

Know what I mean?

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Ya well I don't buy any part of that as a justification. It is kinda like saying, that poor Bernard Madoff, him and his kind have all sortsa people coming to them throwing money hoping to get rich. Except worse, cuz it's a childs innocence being taken and that can't ever be replaced.

I know you're not condoning it, but also I just don't see the justification at all.

You're right I not condoning what I did but where was the partental responsibility in letting her go to him? It doesn't give him a right to do what he wants but we also know those in Hollywood are judged differently and people offer themselves up to be part of the in-crowd.

Hell it happens in the playground, the geeky kid who wants to fit in.

Hey, no problem spreading the blame around. Parent, people associated. Anyone who wasn't looking out for a minor. Anyone who turned the other cheek. Just needs to be a careful line not to cross, in blaming the kid in any way, or forgiving him in any way.

It is slippery slope which eventually leads to some form of..."yea, she was only 10, but dressed like a whore, so" and that is the typical predator mindset for doing what they do. "They wanted it."

Know what I mean?

That would be Bilbo.