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Polanski Controversy Shouldn't Be Controversial

Brian2344 Wrote: Oct 02, 2009 4:15 PM

"Where YOU stand is irrelevant." - Well now I'm confused. You asked ME: "Answer this: Democrats and the press vilified conservatives when abortion Dr was murdered. Other than pure politics, why would they do that?" - How am I supposed to answer? I am responsible for no one but myself. Everything else is mere conjecture. Am I SUPPOSED to know the motivations and reasons behind this behavior? Make up your mind - what is it you really want?

"And you are big talk, threatening someone from the anonymity of online postings." - Sorry if you misunderstood my response. I am not threatening anyone. I eschew violence. You questioned my manhood ("I definitely never said you were a man.") and I am ready to provide proof thereof.

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Polanski Controversy Shouldn't Be Controversial

I am delighted by the Roman Polanski controversy. Don't get me wrong: I am horrified and disgusted by what the acclaimed director did -- and admitted to -- but there is an upside.

Just to recap, Polanski drugged a child put in his care for the purposes of a photo shoot. He tried to bully her into sex. She said no. He raped her anyway. He pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse but fled the country before sentencing, allegedly for fear the judge wouldn't keep his end of the plea...

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