Victor wrote: > Roman Polanski probably used bad judgement in this case and I haven't > seen "The Pianist" but if he was able to produce a great work of art > and overcome whatever shortcomings he possesses(none of us are > perfect) then I think there's all the more reason to applaud for him.
WARNING - this is going to come on strong and may alter your opinion of me. I try to be a liberal thinker, I really do. However, there is at least one place where I draw a line that I will not alter or erase: sexual abuse of children. I honest-to-god believe that people who have committed (note that I haven't said "convicted") child sexual abuse should be SHOT, and I will volunteer for that job if someone will just let me do it. I'll bring my own gun and supply my own ammunition. Yes, this includes Roman Polanski. I don't care if he's a "great artist." We've surely missed out on a lot of great art because people, for whatever reason, weren't able to reach their potential. I would happily give up "The Pianist" (which I haven't seen and will not see) to see Polanski where he belongs, even though he's been "able to ... overcome whatever shortcomings he possesses." Sorry, but I can't applaud somebody like him. Lori, whose therapist says she has an "issue" with pedophiles (no shit)
