But speaking of which, this is all very shocking.
But what confuses me the most is during these past years he continued to appear on countless movie festival throughtout Europe, being cheered on, shaking hands and of course, being very anti-Bush during these past years.

And has recived very little scrutiny over these past years both in the american and european media, even though Polanski was cleary indicted.

And stars like Johnny Depp and Adrian Brody still accepted to work on his movie.

He even had a minor role in Rush Hour 3.

How is it possible that someone gets this much of a free pass over something so serious as this?

Because even Michael Jackson’s carrer was damaged over child molestation allegations back in ’93. The allegations and the recent trial, which was in 2005, I think, alone almost killed his carrer.

So I’m guessing you are a feline and female-canine activist?

It IS possible, but the country of which the assailant is a citizen, usually never extradite their own citizens. France COULD have sent Polanski to the states, but not only is he considered a brilliant film maker with a horrible past, and not a guy convicted of unlawful sex (he was never actually convicted of rape, at least thats how Wanted and Desired described it), but countries as a whole never extradite their own citizens.

As I understand it, yes.

Again: just asking…

Emily,

Ok, I understand a little better now that you’ve clarified, but I would ask that you consider whether the words “pussy” and “bitch” are sexist/homophobic/hurtful in and of themselves. Lacking a sexist/homophobic/hurtful context, I would contend that they are not -implicitly- anything but simple “cuss” words, no worse than any of the others.

Now if John had fired the words “pussy” and “bitch” into a statement defaming women or gays, sure, the words could then be considered hurtful, but to be honest, if John went on a sexist, homophobic tirade, his language and word choice would be the least of my issues. Don’t let a little vulgarity fool your “offensive!” sensors. Actually, it becomes a lot harder to spot real-honest-to-God bigotry when we make a fuss about naughty words and political correctness – it hurts the very cause you stand for as a feminist.

The rape charges are not dismissed. The lesser crime is still statutory rape which he pleaded guilty to.

He did this as a plea bargain so he wouldnt be charged with rape, contributing to the deliquency of a minor and drug possession charges.

He was convicted of the crime of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, which the coward then skipped the country to avoid jail time.

Wait a second. I am wondering right now…

What are the charges against Polanski right now exactly? What is the exact reason for the warrent of arrest?

If I understand the Wikipedia article correct, then the charges for the rape were dismissed, right? Does that mean that the warrant is because of the lesser crime which he confessed and not because raping a child?

I am just asking.

A quote from the Wikipedia article:

“Polanski was initially charged with rape by use of drugs, perversion, sodomy, lewd and lascivious act upon a child under 14, and furnishing a controlled substance (methaqualone) to a minor. These charges were dismissed under the terms of his plea bargain, and he pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of engaging in unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.”