Hollywood, Media Misfire on Polanski and Letterman

Hollywood, Media Misfire on Polanski and Letterman

Hollywood and the traditional media seem determined to flaunt their cluelessness.

Director Roman Polanski pleaded guilty, in 1977, to one count of unlawful sex with a minor -- a girl 13 years old. Normal people call this rape. After a photography session with the girl, the 43-year-old Polanski gave her drugs and alcohol. The victim told a grand jury she repeatedly told him to "keep away," but Polanski forced her to have sex -- orally, anally and vaginally.

Authorities charged Polanski with six felony counts -- furnishing a controlled...