Roman Polanski is finally caught, what happens now, and do artists (who have been warped since time immemorial) get a "moral pass" when it comes to talent vs trangressions?
The Polanski Uproar
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our culture in general is ready to forgive celebrities much quicker than the average person. sports figures are a perfect example of this. they break the law, issue a mea culpa, and then are cheered the next time they're back on the court or on the field. i totally believe in second chances and opportunity to move on, but maybe we're a bit too lenient?
ReplyDeleteAs this unfolds, I wonder how much his status as an "artist" will play into things as opposed to his celebrity status (as Ray points out), or his age...
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