What is the World Coming to?

I, for the life of me cannot figure out where the priorities of today's celebrities and politically elite are at.

Roman Polanski finally gets arrested for the drugging and rape of a 13 year old girl after more than 30 years on the run. This is a man who, in his 30's took blatant advantage of a 13 year old little girl. He then fled the country to avoid prosecution, didn't return to make movies, didn't return to accept awards that were being given to him. This, simply put, is a man who knew what he did, knew the consequences and had the means to avoid them.

So, after more than 30 years, he finally screws up and goes to a country whose leaders also think that sex with a 13 year old is reprehensible. They arrest him and are prepared to extradite him back to the United States for prosecution.

I he demonized for the horrible acts he committed? No, he is hailed as a hero, as a visionary. He is forgiven. Interesting reaction. Who exactly is forgiving him for the crime that he committed? Has public opinion regarding child sexual abuse changed? Have the laws regarding this horrific claim changed? No and No.

However, it seems that a number of Hollywood elite (including Harrision Ford and Martin Scorsese) are criticizing the United States court system for bringing Polanski to trial.

The governments of France and Poland are also vehemently demanding his release from his newly found prison cell.

It is said that the victim in this case has asked that it not be prosecuted, that he not be brought to justice. It has been reported that there was a substantial payoff to her for his lack of judgment and morals as he assaulted her, however to prosecute or not is not her call.

Only time will tell what will happen with this case. It should be interesting to see if the American population chooses to see films by the actors and directors who are defending Polanski or if their outrage to this current situation shows through to the box office.