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I know you're all already over the Polanski thing.

But I just saw this video and I love it.

Rapists are rapists. That's all there is to it.

Also these words from Kristin Cashore (a fantastic writer I've just read): The man made some fantastic movies and clearly he's loved by many people. Newsflash: lots of people who do criminal, awful things also happen to be talented, charming, likable, lovable. In what galaxy does anything about Roman Polanski's personal qualities remove his liability for raping someone? In what galaxy does the passage of time change what happened? The reason so much time has passed is because 32 years ago, after he pleaded guilty to rape, HE RAN AWAY, and no one followed. And to those who insist that he's served his time because he's suffered... the mind boggles. First, find me someone who hasn't suffered, and after that, I invite you to notice that he hasn't served any time. That's the whole point.

Posted by Duff at November 18, 2009 08:04 AM

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Awesome video and great quote. Well played.

As a California taxpayer, I'm torn.

Posted by: sil at November 18, 2009 09:23 PM

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