If you have yet to read my post from 9/29, please read that first.
Okay, if I hear one more time how Roman Polanski's sexual interaction was "consensual" or not "rape rape" I'm going to lose it. She WAS DRUGGED!!!! Impossible for it to be a consensual situation when you've altered the mind of the other person. Also, I was a 13 year old girl once, I've raised 13 year old girls--they do not want to have sex with 44 year old men! Seriously. Even if it is Brad Pitt--they may think he is cute--but 98% of 13 year old girls would not want THAT to happen. As for the other 2%---a 44 year old should still not take advantage of a situation with a CHILD!
P.S. I'm boycotting movies by anyone who signs the petition in support of Polanski. So far, I can no longer see Scorsese, Demme and Lynch films. (Woody Allen has been on my boycott list for years!)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Mr. Polanski, What If It Was Your Child.....
I am outraged by the callous ignorance displayed by seemingly respectable and intelligent people in this world. Roman Polanski committed a crime. In my book, the worst crime possible, a crime against a child. He is not presumed innocent, he pleaded guilty and therefore is found guilty. After his conviction (and alleged misconduct from a judge) he ran, like a coward. An entitled coward. Yes, his early life was rough and tragic. However, that is not a get out of jail free card. He drugged a child and forced her to perform sexual acts---in what world do we live in that we can simply excuse this because he is a renowned director who had a tough life?
I'm also incensed by the support he has been given. I remember when he won the Oscar a few years ago. It sickened me to see people I respect stand up and applaud his win. I've never seen the movie, I never will. I will not give him a dime. I've lost respect for any actor who has chosen to work with him. I'm sorry if that seems harsh, but where do we draw the line? If there was one more victim, would that make a difference? If Jaycee Dugard's tormentor Phillip Garrido let her go and did not hold her captive, would he be above justice? NO! Where, and what line is this that we are drawing for Mr. Polanski?
Alex Kelly hid in Europe for eight years after he was accused of rape. No one cried for him when he returned to face his charges after eight years. So, is it Roman's status as a director that makes him diffferent? A crime is crime, regardless of who commits it.
Many supporters argue that the victim has forgiven him and does not want to press charges. Well guess what? Forgiveness is an emotional act, not a legal act. I commend her for her ability to forgive--that is a vital process for a victim to go through to move on with their life. However, forgiveness does not equal punishment for a crime. Every day States press charges even when victims do not want to, this is not out of the norm.
The French Culture Minister stated, "In the same way that there is a generous America that we like, there is also a scary America, and that has just shown its face." Are you kidding me? Seriously? This is not a political issue. Mr. French Culture Minister, I think your views on this are scary. This is not a little mistake to brush away. I know Europeans are culturally less uptight than Americans about sex, BUT we are talking about a child who was DRUGGED and forced into a situation she did not choose! This should not be swept under the rug.
If we sweep this under the rug and buckle under international pressure on this, we are telling all young children out there that this is potentially happening to--that we don't care. We have to punish these crimes so children feel they have a voice.
Mr. Polanski, Mr. French Culture Minister, Ms. Debra Winger, if your child was drugged and forced to have sex, would you feel differently about justice being served?
Follow Up to Blog:
Okay, if I hear one more time how Roman Polanski's sexual interaction was "consensual" or not "rape rape" I'm going to lose it. She WAS DRUGGED!!!! Impossible for it to be a consensual situation when you've altered the mind of the other person. Also, I was a 13 year old girl once, I've raised 13 year old girls--they do not want to have sex with 44 year old men! Seriously. Even if it is Brad Pitt--they may think he is cute--but 98% of 13 year old girls would not want THAT to happen. As for the other 2%---a 44 year old should still not take advantage of a situation with a CHILD!
P.S. I'm boycotting movies by anyone who signs the petition in support of Polanski. So far, I can no longer see Scorsese, Demme and Lynch films. (Woody Allen has been on my boycott list for years!)
I'm also incensed by the support he has been given. I remember when he won the Oscar a few years ago. It sickened me to see people I respect stand up and applaud his win. I've never seen the movie, I never will. I will not give him a dime. I've lost respect for any actor who has chosen to work with him. I'm sorry if that seems harsh, but where do we draw the line? If there was one more victim, would that make a difference? If Jaycee Dugard's tormentor Phillip Garrido let her go and did not hold her captive, would he be above justice? NO! Where, and what line is this that we are drawing for Mr. Polanski?
Alex Kelly hid in Europe for eight years after he was accused of rape. No one cried for him when he returned to face his charges after eight years. So, is it Roman's status as a director that makes him diffferent? A crime is crime, regardless of who commits it.
Many supporters argue that the victim has forgiven him and does not want to press charges. Well guess what? Forgiveness is an emotional act, not a legal act. I commend her for her ability to forgive--that is a vital process for a victim to go through to move on with their life. However, forgiveness does not equal punishment for a crime. Every day States press charges even when victims do not want to, this is not out of the norm.
The French Culture Minister stated, "In the same way that there is a generous America that we like, there is also a scary America, and that has just shown its face." Are you kidding me? Seriously? This is not a political issue. Mr. French Culture Minister, I think your views on this are scary. This is not a little mistake to brush away. I know Europeans are culturally less uptight than Americans about sex, BUT we are talking about a child who was DRUGGED and forced into a situation she did not choose! This should not be swept under the rug.
If we sweep this under the rug and buckle under international pressure on this, we are telling all young children out there that this is potentially happening to--that we don't care. We have to punish these crimes so children feel they have a voice.
Mr. Polanski, Mr. French Culture Minister, Ms. Debra Winger, if your child was drugged and forced to have sex, would you feel differently about justice being served?
Follow Up to Blog:
Okay, if I hear one more time how Roman Polanski's sexual interaction was "consensual" or not "rape rape" I'm going to lose it. She WAS DRUGGED!!!! Impossible for it to be a consensual situation when you've altered the mind of the other person. Also, I was a 13 year old girl once, I've raised 13 year old girls--they do not want to have sex with 44 year old men! Seriously. Even if it is Brad Pitt--they may think he is cute--but 98% of 13 year old girls would not want THAT to happen. As for the other 2%---a 44 year old should still not take advantage of a situation with a CHILD!
P.S. I'm boycotting movies by anyone who signs the petition in support of Polanski. So far, I can no longer see Scorsese, Demme and Lynch films. (Woody Allen has been on my boycott list for years!)
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