The New York Times asks in an Opinion piece tomorrow: "While it’s clear that the film industry forgave Roman Polanski long ago, should society separate the work of artists from the artists themselves, despite evidence of reprehensible or even criminal behavior?" What do you think?

he did it and should face the consequences

The woman involved reached a civil suit settlement years ago, and has no objections to him returning the the US, and not facing charges.

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/27/zurich.roman.polanski.arrested/

There are no charges to face; he just has to be sentenced. He's already plead guilty.

Agree and regardless of what your status, this is not an excuse and he must face the consequences... Justice must be impose.

True, but that's not the question posed here?

Sorry my earlier reply was for tankk

This isn't a question about should he be punished. The question is




As a society, we seem to do it a little selectively. I guess it depends how much we like the art.

Many actors, artists, musicians are revered and their work stands on its own despite many illegal and horrendous acts.

Not saying whether it is right or wrong ... just how it is.

I think he should have to serve his sentance like any other criminal.

That his victim has been what I believe " brainwashed" into a civil settlement and wants to excuse his behavior, possibley just to get the matter over for her interests, does not mean I want this creep loose in society until he has least served what will surely be a shorter sentence now that jail crowding is so accute.

What I find really obscene is that this country has allowed him to so publicly avoid his justice just because he has money and power to skip our borders. I am pretty sure that there have been numerous times he could have been extradited back by someone fileing the paperwork.

The definition of statutory rape doesn’t talk about force or about consent. Neither are needed. The statute is meant to protect children. A 13-year-old can’t consent to intercourse with a man over 18, and definitely not with a man in his 30s. Roman Polanski was convicted of a serious crime in the 70’s. He chose to flee to France. He had money and connections, has lived a great life, unhindered by his obligations to society. So, is the message: rich guys can get away with anything … or... is it only rich guys with friends in Hollywood? The statute of limitations for rape does not toll simply because 31 years has passed. And for those that say the victim forgave him...victims cannot “forgive” rapists. The criminal justice system is meant to protect all of us. The amazing part to me is that no one from Hollywood...not a man, not a woman...has stood up to protect women against rape. Instead, they protect their own...like doctors...like lawyers. A sad state of affairs.

Per your original premis. Can you seperate his work from the man. No as far as it benifits him Yes as far as it benifits the littlerally thousands of other people his work has employed. Still does not justify allowing him to be free because I believe the productions could have been accomplished through other producers.

All ART of all artists (of all ilks) should stand on its own merit; the private life should be entirely inconsequential to the impact of their work!

Glass house people throwin' rocks ...

Everyone has secrets, fame puts them on the front page!

WWGGD? What would gary glitter do?

... Go directly to jail ... and not collect $200 ...

We all have to pay for our errors.So why him not ? Love his movies but still a pedophile anyways ,,,

And Debra Winger "demands" his release.

i would like to see him face the music for his deeds..does not matter how long ago or is the girl wants this dropped..he was a predator and has never been back because of it.. slammer time..

Roman did an awful thing. However, it was 30 years ago! If he'd done exactly the same thing in Canada, for example, there would have been no charges because it's not illegal there. He moved to a place that didn't consider what he did a crime. Therefore he is a political refugee.

However, it might be interesting if he wound up in the same prison as Manson sense Manson's people killed and cut up Roman's pregnant wife, Sharon Tate.

Which reminds me... Squeaky Fromme was just released from prison a couple of months ago here in Ft. Worth. Hey F&L, do yo want me to try and get a loch of her hair for you?