Quote: Dolly Dagger @ September 28 2009, 9:37 AM BSTI probably have quite controverial views on the subject of under-age sex (not rape). There is a huge difference between some 13 year olds and not all are children.
Yes they are.
Roman Polanski Arrested! Page 11
Quote: Aaron @ September 28 2009, 8:13 PM BSTThe law's an ass. A poorly written, ill-thought out ass.
Quote: sootyj @ September 28 2009, 9:45 PM BSTI'd say a brilliantly written ass. If it doesn't worry or infuriate you, then you should start worrying.
-- and Sootyj's a law unto himself.
On the Roman Palsaski issue, I think it is pretty harsh that he despite being a child rapist has been able to enjoy the plaudits years after he commited the crime whereas Chris Langham, possibly not the most normal guy in the world but still a very funny one, is totally dismissed despite being one of the most talented comic actors this country has ever seen. I'm not saying he should be allowed back on telly I just think it's slightly unfair.
Barred off the TV, but allowed to be pitied.
Hooray for justice!
Quote: Lee Henman @ September 28 2009, 9:48 PM BSTYes they are.
I know what you are saying, but I also agree with Dolly. I think there is a mahoosive difference between sex with a consensual, sexually, erm, functional? teen and sex with a prepubescent child. Not saying at all that either is right, just that they are separate crimes entirely imo. And we have to consider that our views on this have little to do with nature and everything to do with culture. While the thought makes me extremely uncomfortable, I also realise that if I'd been born in a different time or in another culture where it's considered a good thing for women to bare children as soon as they are able (such as places where the age of mortality is very low) then I'd probably not feel like this.
Are you ready, Chris Langham and Pete Townsend? One.. two.. three - and --
"Im your wicked Uncle Ernie
Im glad you won't see or hear me
Im glad you won't see or hear me
As I fiddle about
As I fiddle about
Fiddle about
Fiddle about
Fiddle about !
Fiddle about !"
Polanski's life and definitely his career has not been unaffected by the incident at all though. France gave him a refuge, and he's been largely living there and spending some time in his native Poland. He hasn't been able to set foot in the USA or GB because of the arrest warrant and there are many other countries he would have been unable to go to as well. His career has definitely suffered because of it, even if he has still managed to live a comparatively fulfulling life. It may not be true justice, but it is certainly not the life he would have chosen to live and been able to live had he not escaped trial or committed the crime in the first place.
Quote: Morrace @ September 28 2009, 10:17 PM BST"Im your wicked Uncle Ernie
Im glad you won't see or hear me
Im glad you won't see or hear me
As I fiddle about
As I fiddle about
Fiddle about
Fiddle about
Fiddle about !
Fiddle about !"
(Written by John Entwistle.)
Quote: Morrace @ September 28 2009, 9:43 PM BSTYou're a comedy writer, aren't you? I can tell.
Are you . . ?
Quote: DaButt @ September 28 2009, 10:24 PM BST(Written by John Entwistle.)
Do you think for one New York minute that I didn't check who actually wrote it??
If I found that Townsend had written 'Fiddle About' (disappointed he didn't) - I would have really gone to town!
-- and now you're dragging the late great John Entwistle (who died of heart failure after a night of indulging in hookers and cocaine) into it!
Sir, you should be ashamed of yourself!
I was in Las Vegas the day The Ox died and shed more than a few tears.
Quote: DaButt @ September 28 2009, 11:02 PM BSTI was in Las Vegas the day The Ox died
"John Entwistle' legendary skills as a bass player earned him the nicknames: "Thunder Fingers" - and "The Ox"
I prefer 'Thunder Fingers' as more apt for John Entwistle (who died of heart failure after a night of snorting cocaine and Thunder-Fingering hookers)- yes, 'fiddle about'.
Daltrey used to call him Big Johnny Twinkle.
Whilst we're at it - the R Kelly trial - what was that all about, eh? If we're talking about the rich and famous getting away with perverting the course of justice. I mean, come on guv'nor, it's got bells on ain't it...? 
Quote: Tim Walker @ September 28 2009, 11:46 PM BSTWhilst we're at it - the R Kelly trial - what was that all about, eh? If we're talking about the rich and famous getting away with perverting the course of justice. I mean, come on, guv'nor, it's got bells on ain't it...?
To be honest, I believed he would fry.