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Every time there's a Polanski thread the R or P word will always be brought. Yeah i consider what he done to be wrong.

But i feel it distracts from the fantastic films he has made when someone brings it up every time his name is mentioned. It's like if someone made a thread about John Lennon and then someone posted yay for deadbeat dads.

All seems a bit childish.

Not for the people they hurt, these individuals think only of themselves.

Oh for goodness sake, even the person he hurt has come out and said let it die...often.  It doesn't change whether his film is any good or not.

So if the victim of a crime or the family of a victim doesn't think someone should be prosecuted for a felony, it is your belief that they should not be punished?

An interesting take on justice!

There are crimes against society and there are crimes against individuals.  I don't see what's so interesting about it.  If the individual is satisfied, then that's the end of it, same goes for society.  Of course I'm just simple that way.

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Now what I think is interesting is how people who couldn't possibly be more removed from the event get themselves involved as if somehow they're the victims.

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Every time there's a Polanski thread the R or P word will always be brought. Yeah i consider what he done to be wrong.

But i feel it distracts from the fantastic films he has made when someone brings it up every time his name is mentioned. It's like if someone made a thread about John Lennon and then someone posted yay for deadbeat dads.

All seems a bit childish.

Not for the people they hurt, these individuals think only of themselves.

Oh for goodness sake, even the person he hurt has come out and said let it die...often.  It doesn't change whether his film is any good or not.

So if the victim of a crime or the family of a victim doesn't think someone should be prosecuted for a felony, it is your belief that they should not be punished?

An interesting take on justice!

There are crimes against society and there are crimes against individuals.  I don't see what's so interesting about it.  If the individual is satisfied, then that's the end of it, same goes for society.  Of course I'm just simple that way.

Yeah, I'd say simple covers it.

Hypothetically, if a guy murders a homeless  person who has absolutely no family or anyone interested in filing a complaint against the murderer, then it's OK for that person to go free because no one is going to push for an arrest?

In some cases, it is in the best interest of society to pursue conviction of felons regardless of the wishes of the victim.  It is perfectly understandable that the victim in this case does not wish to go through the trauma and humiliation of a trial, but her wishes cannot be the only factor to take into account.  The law is there to protect all of society, not just the victim.  Rape is rarely a one-time crime, and as Sam says, our legal system has an obligation to protect other potential victims.

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Now what I think is interesting is how people who couldn't possibly be more removed from the event get themselves involved as if somehow they're the victims.

So nobody who is not involved in a crime has a right to express their opinions about it?  Perhaps you should move to Cuba or China if you really believe that.

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I agree, it really is just common sense. I only made the point of do we have to bring it every time his name is brought.

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I'm sure my view won't be popular with some, but I wouldn't hang an original piece by Hitler on my living room wall and I want watch a Polanski movie on my TV.  I realize the two crimes aren't really equal, but the principle is the same.  That man won't get $0.01 from me.  Nor will I help increase popularity of his works by supporting them in any fashion. I realize he's quite the talented artist, but I don't care.  There are plenty of other talented people in the business who aren't fugitives on the run.

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I'm sure my view won't be popular with some, but I wouldn't hang an original piece by Hitler on my living room wall and I won't watch a Polanski movie on my TV.  I realize the two crimes aren't really equal, but the principle is the same.  That man won't get $0.01 from me.  Nor will I help increase popularity of his works by supporting them in any fashion. I realize he's quite the talented artist, but I don't care.  There are plenty of other talented people in the business who aren't fugitives on the run.

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There are crimes against society and there are crimes against individuals.  I don't see what's so interesting about it.  If the individual is satisfied, then that's the end of it, same goes for society.  Of course I'm just simple that way.  I see it as no different as the case that never even makes it to court because the victim chooses not to press charges.  I can't say what goes on in their head, but if they're okay with it, we move on.

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There are crimes against society and there are crimes against individuals.  I don't see what's so interesting about it.  If the individual is satisfied, then that's the end of it, same goes for society.  Of course I'm just simple that way.  I see it as no different as the case that never even makes it to court because the victim chooses not to press charges.  I can't say what goes on in their head, but if they're okay with it, we move on.

That is all well and good when the victim is an adult.  In this case, however, the victim was 13.  For obvious reasons, minors should not have that choice.

See, I was dropping out because this was starting to get ugly, but since you responded directly to me, I'll reply.  The victim, who is now well past the age of 13, has stated on numerous occasions that this is a dead issue.