Senior officials of the EU, Poland and France are asking for the release of child molester, Roman Polanski who was arrested in Switzerland and is quite possibly facing extradition to the US.33 years ago, the now 76 year old old Polanski fled the USA after having admitted to sleeping with a thirteen year old and was awaiting sentence at the time of his flight.
So. On what grounds are they asking for 'clemency', I wonder.
Here are some possibilities:
1] They like his films.
2] He has friends in high places.
3] He is famous and therefore should not have to face the consequences of his actions.
4] Because he has remained free for over 3 decades, it should be forgotten about.
5] The law really needs to be disrespected.
6] It really does not matter that he broke his bail.
7] Escaping cancelled out the crime in any case.
8] Possibly, some of them are even saying "There but for the grace of God go I."
9] The crime was of little or no consequence.
LINK: http://euobserver.com/9/28728/?rk=1
