COUNTER-PETITION: Roman Polanski Must Face Justice
by Big HollywoodWhile some of the biggest names in Hollywood have marshalled their money and power to seize the spotlight in favor of freeing a fugitive child rapist, we know that there are many in the entertainment industry who feel different and, as one friend put it, would like ”the rest of the country know that some of us in Hollywood have some morals.”
For those who feel the same way, we offer this petition.
Here are some guidelines:
1. Signers should have some firsthand experience in some field of entertainment. Performers, crew, writers, and non-professionals all qualify — as do those who report on the entertainment world.
2. Using the comments, please leave your name and title (i.e. John Smith – stunt man), plus whatever comment you’d like.
3. We don’t encourage them, but it’s not unreasonable to fear this petition may turn into a blacklist, so pseudonyms are fine. Please be clear that you’re not using your real name.
4. This is not a “burn him at the stake” petition. Your signature simply means that you believe Roman Polanski should be brought back to the United States and held legally accountable for his crimes.
5. Help spread the word that there’s a petition for others who feel the same way you do.
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Roman Polanski should be brought to the U.S. to face justice. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Taggart Snyder
Video Editor/CBS affiliate
Seriously? No body from Hollywood yet. I'm not an "insider" as noted above. An outsider — who pays to watch movies and such. You people better know that the average public is getting pissed.
TS Kelso
Freelance Production Coordinator
Carol Koster, former TV newscast producer, formerly in commercial and non-commercial radio
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Sean Delgado, DGA Director member Latino Committee
PS – some of my all time favorite moments are in Polanski films!
Thomas A. Hennigan
Obscure educational video and theatre producer, father of two daughters
Movie goer for seven decades and counting.
a1776patriot ~ pseudonym
television writer, producer.
Most of Hollywood is either corrupt or lack any morals. Why do we even listen to them ?
Ben Stein is good
Dijhili,
Many in Hollywood are either corrupt or lack any morals. There is a distinct difference between "most" and "many". There are a lot of good people in Hollywood and they are raising their voices.
Screw it. I don't work that much anyway.
Michael Broderick – Actor
Ditto.
Theresa Lucas
Former Associate Producer (syndicated television)
Hopefully this won't double post. My original post disappeared…
Giacomo Knox, Executive Producer of the upcoming reality show: A Week With My Father. http://www.aweekwithmyfather.com
I support the innocence of CHILDREN, and Mr. Polanski must pay for his crimes.
There once was a time when people wore "Free Poland" buttons. And now it's degenerated into morons sporting "Free Polanski" buttons? Thank goodness there's an "X" on the button in the picture.
I think he should pay for his crime, period.
–Mark Trahan
Former Circus Performer and Instructor
Ron Smorynski
indie CG film maker
http://www.worldofgrim.com
Only Hollywood credit, got my first novel optioned by Fox many moons ago.
But IMO Polanski is sleeze, and should be brought back if only to be publicly shamed along with these morally vacant celebutards that are defending him.
S Andrew Swann
novelist
GAP, Guitarist.
Nobody's talent, fame, or past sufferings put them above the law. It is long past time that Roman Polanski faced justice for the crime he has admitted to and been convicted of.
Bob Gale
Screenwriter, Producer, Director…and father of a daughter.
I hope he gets put in prison and gets sodomized by a very large inmate. No drugs though, Polanski must feel every bit of pain when he gets penetrated. I mean, it's not like I'm asking for prison rape-rape, just prison rape.
Novelist and Screenwriter
Feelings of compassion and identification are not the same thing as a moral compass – in fact, sometimes they point in opposite directions. We can admire Roman Polanski's work; we can sympathize with his suffering; we can acknowledge he is, as Joseph Conrad would've said, "one of us." He also raped a child and fled justice. He has to face the law.
As a former undertaker, I produced some very dramatic productions.
I will gladly return to my former vocation in order to embalm this guy. Do I have to wait until he is dead?
Tim Trahan
Louisiana
Paula Graves, novelist
I've been waiting for Polanski to be returned to face justice for years.
I am a former Funeral director embalmer too.
I wondered if there wasn't a superhero origin story in an embalming fluid/cremation accident
but Alas, Polanski ain't it
Scott Peters, Stockbroker and Uncle to two very beautiful and very innocent neices. I want to keep it that way for the rest of their childhood.
Most credits are either Talent Associate or Red Carpet Coordinator on award shows.
Rape is rape any way you slice it and it is time for Mr. Polanski to pay for his crime.
Bella White (pseudonym), Casting Director
Roman Polanski, convicted of the crime of child rape, should return to the US and face sentencing for this crime, and for the crime of being a fugitive of justice for more than 30 years.
Nalora Burns
Would-be Screenwriter (if Hollywood would make more than unneeded and poor remakes of classic movies, or yet another skank-ho-wannabe reality show)
Father of two girls…
I love you and your gorgeous wife! Thank You!
And you, sir, deserve to work much much more!
My Grampa was in a John Wayne film.
Bill Ramsic – actor, writer, director.
Justice is only justice when it is blind to the personalities of the principles. All brought before the law must stand in the same esteem, or there is no justice and no law.
SAG Member, Lee Wayne Ryder.
I support and demand the incarceration of Polanski for Child rape and an additional, Mandatory (as per US Law) 5 years for ESCAPE and illegal flight to avoid prosecution.
Roman Polanski should stand trial. He is not above the law.
Wow! Not one A-list name…shame on you hollywood. I know there are A-list men and women in Hollywood that love their children yet they are scared. Of what? Of whom? People can't disagree about an admitted child sodomite (yep it's an accurate statement per the grand jury testimony)?? Wow! What group-think and what chickens! I will pray that someone at Fox sends a camera to each of you as you are in public to see if you will say something. C'mon guys…show some guts.
Leigh Scott
Writer/Producer/Director
Nathan Ballein – Bass Player, Stickist, Guitarist, Composer, and Parent to 2 of my own and countless others by being a foster parent.
Mark Stoddard — Actor
Heather Lawver, former Writer & Producer, documentaries & childrens television.
Bring that creep to justice!
Thank you! I think that is terrible to that your ability to work would be affected by you refusing to support a pedophile! I and MANY others will support all actors/directors/etc who sign up against the scum – and will stop supporting those who do.
From a stay-at-home-mom with three kids
Jeffrey Quick, composer
I don't do film scores, and now I probably never will.
Freelance TV writer-producer
Janine Cosgrove
Writer, Comedian
I am outraged and nauseated by these Hollywood bastards defending Roman Polanski. For shame to suggest that under some circumstances, sex with children is excusable, mabye even the child's own fault.
Paul Cosgrove
Editor, parent
Barret Swatek
Actress
Trent Dean, music business vet
It's tough enough to spend money on a theater movie or DVD knowing some of it will go to a Hollywood low life, so I choose carefully and realize some good people get it too. I'd like to see some real change in Hollywood, like back to the days when it actually supported liberty, justice and the "real' American way. Right now, it makes me sick.
No means no! Polanski must face the music.
Thomas LaBelle – musician and songwriter.
Roman Polanski should be brought to justice.
Wes Johnson
Freelance Writer, Blogger
some producer and screenwriter experience.
film critic for over 35 years.
ron cole.
and annie starr
Every single one of the people who have signed are now on my A-list , and I thank them very much for taking the initiative to speak up.
Rape is rape.
Joshua M Young, short fiction author.
I'd sign the petition, but I'd be blacklisted for being against child rape. There's nothing worse in Hollywood than being known as a buzz-killer. Child rape: the new Communism.
As a fan of some of Roman Polanski's films, I agree that he should finally face justice for the heinous crime he committed. Creative talent is not a "Get Out of Jail Free" card.
Gary Blumenstein
Freelance Writer, Creative Director…and Father
As with others on this petition, I am first and foremost a proud father of three. Two boys and a girl.
I am outraged by the lack of any moral conscience by many of those creative individuals who choose to stand by the child rapist/criminal/artist Roman Polanski.
I believe things happen in life for a reason. It is my sincere hope, this event will serve as an opportunity for good, decent, men and women in the creative community whether it be Hollywood, New York or any other place on to planet to speak out. Raise your voice in solidarity today.
James Arone
Screen Actors Guild (1977)
Why is anyone even having a discussion about this? Put him in jail. I'm sure he'd fit in with the other anal rape specialists there.
B R
Media – Legal Affairs
Here's a petition that anyone can sign.
http://thenewagenda.net/2009/10/01/because-i-was-...
And also an organized boycott….
Carrie Feigel – Creative Consultant credits- Barbie animated movies, aunt of two beautiful girls, formerly a little girl myself.
Each year, over a million children are exploited in the global commercial sex slave trade. Hollywood sets an example for the world. Protect Polanski and condone the rape and abuse of all children.
Somaly.org
Susan Gaspar – pseudonym
actress and singer
How many of the Hollywood apologists would like to have the same thing happen to their 13-year-old?
I needed to get this going. Please read.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/sexcrimes101/
Andrea Wilde
Wild Germ Productions
entertainment, political and news blogger
renovomedia.com
bittenandbound.com
hollywoodcrap.com
Verna Harvey: Former actress and film/TV development exec; also member of BAFTA LA
There is no way Polanski should be allowed to evade justice for this disgusting and violent assault on a minor. I don;t care who he is or when the even took place. I was a young actress in England and I am only too aware of predators in the entertainment industry who take advantage of children. Not only would it be a failure of the justice system to forgive Polanski for these reprehensible acts, but it will grant permission for other sickos to follow his example, and send out a loud and clear message that we do not not take these crimes seriously. This petition should just the first step in coming down hard, very hard, on the entertainment industry for shining on the abuse of vulnerable kids and young adults. Enough is enough.
Verna Harvey: Former actress and film/TV development exec; also member of BAFTA LA
There is no way Polanski should be allowed to evade justice for this disgusting and violent assault on a minor. I don't care who he is or when the even took place. I was a young actress in England and I am only too aware of predators in the entertainment industry who take advantage of children. Not only would it be a failure of the justice system to forgive Polanski for these reprehensible acts, but it will grant permission for other sickos to follow his example, and send out a loud and clear message that we do not not take these crimes seriously. This petition should just the first step in coming down hard, very hard, on the entertainment industry for shining on the abuse of vulnerable kids and young adults. Enough is enough.
Verna Harvey: Former actress and film/TV development exec; also member of BAFTA LA
There is no way Polanski should be allowed to evade justice for this disgusting and violent assault on a minor. I don't care who he is, or when the event took place. I was a young actress in England and I am only too aware of predators in the entertainment industry who take advantage of children. Not only would it be a failure of the justice system to forgive Polanski for these reprehensible acts, but it will grant permission for other sickos to follow his example, and send out a loud and clear message that we do not not take these crimes seriously. This petition should just the first step in coming down hard, very hard, on the entertainment industry for shining on the abuse of vulnerable kids and young adults. Enough is enough.
I'm a writer here in West Hollywood, and I want the guy put in jail for at least a few years. It's not just the crime he committed 30-some years ago. It's also the ongoing crime of ducking and thumbing his nose at our justice system. From my POV, every day he spent outside the U.S. added to his culpability.
Alec McElroy
New Media, Sony Pictures Entertainment (…and occasional producer/writer)
I agree, we pay the money to watch these people. Polanski should ROT in jail!
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My sister was brutally raped in college – she wasn't 13, she was 18. I find it disgraceful that people like Peg Yorkin and Whoppi Goldberg — supposed 'feminists' — are trying to mitigate the heinousness of Mr. Polanski's crime against this child. The opinions of Hollywood people who excuse and defend rape not only offend the cause of justice, they piss on the pain of all rape victims and their families who have suffered so much.
Very shameful and sad. I am stunned at this new low hit by Hollywood.
Camryn Thomas
Blogger, TV Writer's Assistant
Roman Polanski should be brought to the U.S. to face justice. Nothing more. Nothing less.
James Holt, Visual Effects Artist/Digital Compositor – CBSD, CBS Corporation
Semper Fi!
There are a few decent people in Hollywood who have never been afraid to speak out.
Craig T Nelson, Stephen Balwin, Jon Voight, Chuck Norris, Denzel Washington, Kirk Cameron, Patrica Heaton, Tyler Perry, Kristin Chenoweth, Ralph Winter, Angela Bassat, Martha Williamson,
Philip Anschutz , Howard Kazanjian , Scott Derrickson, Miley Cyrus, The Jonas brothers, Sherri Shepherd, to name a few.
I hope they stand up for what is right on this issue. I will be waching to see if they do.
Roman Polanski should be brought back to the USA for his sentencing. He has already plead guilty.
Hans Washburn
Owner, HDW Audio
Studio grade tube and ribbon microphones
YAY!!! We can all enjoy Clerks!
<hugs copy of Clerks and Dogma>
*MissQuinn*
I don't think they got the story right…
Dan Rather
Ex-anchor CBS News
I agree! These are A-list for me, too!
I applaud you for having ethics and "signing" this petition! I pray that it wont affect you negatively.
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Congratulations on standing up for what's right! : ) We promise to go to your next movie. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1970374/
You're the bomb! Love you on PJTV! Keep speaking the truth! We hear you!!!
Thanks….Go Cards
That's right! We are the ones to say who is A-list and I'd say these folks (most of whom you can find on IMDB.com) are stepping right onto mine for sure!!!
Thanks. I've always had a soft spot for "1941."
Thank you ever so much! I salute you!
Mr. Bernero: I know your work and am a huge fan of Criminal Minds and Third Watch. You have just moved up in my eyes as a man with a conscience and the backbone to stand with righteousness and not go along to get along. I am a female, a veteran of 2 wars now and a lover of entertainment and I had all but lost any hope that there were more than a few of your ilk still in that 'biz'. Thank you for signing this petition and for openly stating what every decent human being should be stating. Period! Stand firm, we stand behind you and any in that industry that will stand up and be counted! Bless you!
I have been a major Hollywood funder for four decades. The man must face the music for his terrible actions on that day. Read the court testimony from the original hearing and you'll agree that he should have been rounded up 30 years ago. He's been laughing at the American judicial system for all that time.
We'll all go to your next movie, promise!
LOL! Love it!
My Dad probably played that film in one of his theatres! Kudos to your Grandfather!
author, member of the WGA, and a former FBI undercover pedophile
Don't give up, my friend. I'm sure there are still a bunch of good projects out there. And I'm guessing you really have to dig for 'em! LOL
Include me in!
Author, Hollywood! Must Be Destroyed and The Lies That Blind, as well as father of three daughters.
Dittos on the two previous replies!
Mr. Bernero, thank you for stating so eloquently how the connected should not be above the law. Only people of substance have the courage to stand up to an industry rife with corruption and to call an Emperor naked. I'm going to look up your work as your heart has an honorable rythym.
Polanski needs to find out about butt the sex the prison way. Hollywood is filled with a bunch of a- moral, humanistic, degenerates. Is it any wonder they defend him? You defend what you are, or what you agree with. I wonder how many secret unknown pedophiles in hollywood are defending him? Well, there's woody allen. How many of them agree with kid rape, or have raped a minor, or raped anyone for that matter? The secrets of hollywood. God knows them, and he does not forget. God should flush hollywood for the giant turd it really is. Clean it up old testament style. Can I get an amen?
It's ironic how the very people who so desperately wish that Polanski be commemorated for certain actions wish just as fervently that he be ignored for others.
-EHV, Pianist & Harpsichordist
Amen brother!
Polanski should be given the opportunity (in jail) to have the same experience he put this 13 year old victim through, without the drugs and liquor. Being the unrepentant monster and coward he is, this would probably be the closest thing to justice that could be dealt him. If he is ever released, his US citizenship should be taken away and he should then be deported.
As for Hollywood, it is reprehensible that anyone would support his release or have any sympathy for him in this matter. They should be boycotted and ignored for the rest of their careers and lives.
Thank you for your contribution, Mr. Bernero. You couldn't be more spot on. Enough is enough.
Allen Covert writer/producer/bad actor/father of two/human
I'm disgusted by the response from some of the people in my business.
To be honest, I had mixed feelings when this news broke. Perhaps because of my love for Polanski's work, the victim's unimpeachable desire to be done with it, and not knowing all the facts of the case. Now I know. I've read the original transcripts. That was enough.
I'm now with famed director Luc Besson, perhaps the only French film artist who refused to sign the infamous petition: "No one is above the law." I started writing for Andy and John here in March because of my outrage over Team Oscar's trip to the gay-exterminating, women-stoning and now Green protester-butchering fascist regime in Iran. It is moral outrage to similar Hollywood insanity and equivocation that brings me here today.
Whether I ever do business with another script in Hollywood again is irrelevant. I will not option, sell, pitch or market the rights to my conscience at ANY price! Bring Polanksi to LA and let the chips of justice fall where they may. John T. Simpson, award-nominated and optioned screenwriter/Big Hollywood contributor.
Bring the creep back, toss him in the lock up and throw away the key.
Enough of this crap.
Brad L. Duren, Ph.D., US HIstory professor at a flyover country college for ten years. I also served as a historical consultant on the 2000 Emmy award winning documentary, "Kent State: The Day the War Came Home." I am a frequent speaker and writer on film, history, and popular culture at national and regional conferences and for journals such as "Film and History."
I am also a semi-professional musician with a bachelor's degree in music. I was a classmate of Emmy and Tony award winner Kristin Chenoweth. Sorry for the use of so many "I's." You would think I was Obama's teleprompter or something.
I am the father of two young sons, and while I am a fan of Polanski's work and sympathize with his personal crises and losses throughout his life, there is NEVER an excuse to sexually molest a minor…EVER. If he were "Father Roman," would Hollywood be so forgiving and so quick to say it was a long time ago?? I doubt it. Time to drop the self-righteous act (e.g. Harvey "Narcissus" Weinstein) and apply the same standards of justice to Polanski that would be applied to anyone else.
Peace out…
How sad is it that decent people in Hollywood have to fear being "blacklisted" for demanding Polanski face charges on a crime he already admitted he committed?
How sad is it they value their "craft" so much they're afraid to stand up for morality and basic human decency.
And who would blacklist them if not other people in hollywood? '
Save your pseudonym petitions, Hollywood. From where I sit, you're all a waste of good air.
Grow a pair or shut up.
I will make sure to watch your show when it comes out. I am a mom of a 14 year old son but I use to be 13 and know the fear she had to have felt being violated in such a way. I have never watched Polanski's films and now will never knowingly watch anything of the ones who signed the pro-Polanski petition. This saddens me but there are lines that should never be crossed. Loved you Whoopi, can it was 'rape-rape'.
OMG, Becky! LOL!
Brad L. Duren, Ph.D., US History professor and Department Chair at a flyover country regional college in Oklahoma for ten years. I also served as a historical consultant on the 2000 Emmy award winning documentary, "Kent State: The Day the War Came Home." I am a frequent speaker and writer on film, history, and popular culture at national and regional conferences and for journals such as "Film and History."
I am also a semi-professional musician with a bachelor's degree in music. In college, I was a classmate of Emmy and Tony award winner Kristin Chenoweth. Sorry for the use of so many "I's". You would think I was Obama's teleprompter or something.
I am also the father of two young sons. While I am a fan of Polanski's work and I sympathize with the horrors and difficulties he has faced in life, including the death of his wife Sharon Tate, I cannot cast aside the fact that he admitted to drugging and molesting a minor. Such an act is NEVER excusable…EVER…no matter who the alleged perpetrator is. Would the Hollywood elite be demanding the same "forget about it" attitude if this were Father Polanski instead of an acclaimed director? I doubt it. Time to drop the self-righteous act, Hollywood (e.g. Harvey "Narcissus" Weinstein) and see the same application of justice applied to an "artiste" that would be applied to anyone else.
Peace out…
Rusty Shackleford,
Pest Extermination.
Bring him back so the judge can give him the now-all-but-innevitable slap on the wrist, so I can enjoy watching these guys pop a gasket all over again
Eric Porvaznik
Entertainment columnist, Host/Moderator — Radio Free Threedonia & Mr.EPluribus
Also an uncle to 9- and 11-year-old nieces; someone who wants Mr. Polanski to meet Mr. Justice. Please bear in mind that I hold him no ill will for Knife in the Water or Frantic.
Stan! How ya doin' Cardinals' cousin???
Moviefan123 -
DITTO!
Fox Estacado (pseudonym) – entertainment / red carpet photographer
Thank You Mr. Broderick. I will support your work. Hollywood elite must realize that we the "little people" will back those that think like us. We are sick of the lack of moral conduct that permeates by Hollywood and Politicians! (and I personally hope you are a busy man:)
I'm moved by those of you who have put your names here. I was starting to wonder if Hollywood was going to destroy itself over this, though if it does, it seems there will still be a few decent people left. Hopefully more are coming. Thank you.
Kevin Smith has a daughter who is probably around 10 years old now. I imagine this is what he is thinking about.
Juan Vargas – Key Grip
Polanski needs to face justice. Hollywood needs to get its act together.
I hope to God some Hollywood types read these comments. It is absolutly disgusting and sickening that they defend this animal. I don't have a daughter, but had my little sister been raped by this beast, I would have popped his head off like stinking pimple. I'm not sure who I despise the the worst, Roman or his defenders.
You and those that have posted, do give me hope that there are good people in the Arts world. Thanks for words that I could never express.
You can add Kevin Smith and Luc Besson to this list.
http://twitter.com/ThatKevinSmith/status/44721581...
http://www.parcbench.com/2009/09/30/director-luc-...
Screenwriter and producer. Maximilian Kolbe – pseudonym
Like a lot of people, the crime Polanski committed faded from my memory over time. I actually got an email from him 3 months ago when I asked him if he was interested in directing a script I recently wrote. It takes place in Poland, thus the reason I contacted him.
After I read the grand jury report, I was sickened by what he did. I couldn't believe I was corresponding with him. I'm far from perfect, but raping a child? From now on, I'll collaberate with the names of those who posted comments here.
Alan Smithee
Director, Dune
I feel that if ANYONES 13 year old daughter was drugged and raped, they would want justice done. I know I'd probably have to be restrained from forming a crows of torches and pitchforks. He should have to face the music.
-Movie Extra, Community Theater Actor, Comedian, and Indie Film Actor
Polanski must face justice, for justice to have any meaning.
Edward Sisson, former producer, avant-garde theater, based in San Francisco (1978 -1987).
Well, it's not a boycott-boycott…
Bob Dog
Freelance Taxpayer and Ex-Ticket Purchaser
Bring him back and make him pay for his heinous crime. No one is above the law, especially a child rapist!
Advertising Executive – commercial producer
As the father of a young daughter, I demand that the Swiss authorities immediately extradite Roman Polanksi to the United States to stand trial for the rape (rape-rape) of Samantha Geimer. I further ask the Swiss government to consider Mr. Polanksi's admission of guilt, gloating behavior and past statements as they expedite his extradition.
Michael Wilson
Writer/Producer/Director
Musician – NY, NY
Jail's too good, but alas, not exactly a perfect world.
Please return this criminal to the US to face justice.
Dear Sir,
Thank you for standing up for innocence. I was molested when I was 7 by someone my parents knew, and was forced to 'forgive' him because he had a hard life and didn't really mean it. I am 40 now, and as hard as I have tried to move beyond it- and I am proud that I have in many ways- stories like this bring it back, and make me want to howl with rage. I still get grief from family and friends because I will not leave my daughter in his presence- ever. I always hear, "It was more than 30 years ago! When are you going to get over it?"
I will never completely 'get over it'. I refuse to let it define who I am, but it definitely had a role in shaping who I have become. If anyone ever touches my kids, they won't have to worry about justice finding them, because I will already have.
I love your shows, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for standing with every child who has been victimized.
GARY F*CKIN' GRAHAM — ACTOR
Hey, I've got a daughter. Somebody did that to my girl…hey, no police force in the world could keep the slime safe from me.
Nastaja Kinski makes two. How many children qualify a person as a child sexual predator?
The fact that the question, of whether or not a confessed child rapist should be brought to justice, is even brought to the table brings me to a boil. I truly hope, for all child rape victims especially Samantha, that this man is brought to his knees. Hollywood, I have to believe you are better than this. Can you imagine any other group of professionals coming together in this manor? And publicly admitting to it? It's disgusting.
Signed,
Jamie Vincent
Associate Producer
Someone with a story of her own…
Thank you! I just "binged" your name and it linked me to the movies/shows you have acted in. I will support your work and get out the word. I am sending this link to all in my address book. Others have to see you and the brave others who have signed this petition.
He should be jailed for his crime. No artist is above the law, not even if they are transgressive and subversive.
Hey Rusty.
Hah.
Jawa's Baby!
Pest Extermination.
Scoreboard44!
Roman Polanski may be a great artist, but he must be held accountable. If this ends my movie career before it begins … oh well.
Joe Libby, Ventriloquist and Magician
San Antonio, TX
How wonderful to see you here. I did a giveaway of "Prophets" on my blog awhile back. I still have my copy of your book– and I hear it's good– I'll need to bump that up on my TBR list for sure.
Oh! And I have Dragons and Dwarves too!
Count me in.
–Gary Glitter
Roman Polanski deserved to be tried and jailed for his crime.
Very picky movie goer for over 3 decades.
If we don't protect the sanctity of children, then what can be said of us?
Robert Wilhelm-McCain
Actor/Writer
Sadly you will have to wait, But then again, he committed sodomy on that poor girl, maybe he should go to PRISON, and get a firsthand experience for himself! he could make a movie out of it of it! oh did I say that! boo hoo!
You should reply back to him telling him to man up and do the time in jail. If he won't, tell him that Hell awaits him!
I cant hear them!!!!! Who are they?
Kinda strange for you to chime in on this, don't ya think Gary? People can change; it looks like you have, hopefully. Congrats on doing the right thing.
I really don't get that people have a problem with this.
Agreed completely, Nalora. I'm a would-be screenwriter too. One now working in the computer networking field just to stay AWAY from the scum in Hollyweird.
It's a sad thing to have to avoid something you love due to folks you loathe.
Polanski needs to pay for his crimes. Period.
W. Middleton
Ex movie goer. They like the wrong people, politicians, lifestyle. I quit.
God bless you and Semper Fi!
A completely scuzzy individual. all of his Dimocrat friends would apparently do the same thing… since they give him a pass so haughtily.
Miguelito, CGI Tech
ROFLMAO.
Perfect.
Joined by another Freelance – but maybe not for much longer – Taxpayer and much rarer Ticket Purchaser.
Pull the other one.
Go peddle your ridiculousness somewhere else, moron.
13 years old sex is not consensual. Rape is rape. If Mr. Polanski believes he is innocent, let him finish the process he began, then ran from, 30 some years ago.
Can it be any worse than running and hiding for the rest of his life?
Independent producer
Hi, John
Lee Taylor Grant spoke out against a REAL SOB, McCarthy, and was black listed for 10 years. She held her ground, and didn't flinch. And she's a little 5' girl. Kudos. It's clear who wears the pants in LaLawood.
And THEN she GOT EVEN! She formed the first all female production company and ended up attracting many more actresses frustrated with the "system." She should get a lifetime achievement award if she hasn't already.
Pseudonyms on a protest petition???? O.M.G.
surrender monkeys!
Google the name, dimwit.
Down with Polanski!!
– Mad V, professional movie-watcher.
Ernie Mannix, Composer
- Being a star, a good or even great filmaker, does not excuse anyone from a horrific crime. The passage of time, does not lessen the horror. In a free and just society of supposed equals, no one is above the law.
P.S. My greatest credential is: Loviing father of a fantastic daughter.
Polanski drugged and forcibly raped a child. He has never shown remorse. He has continued to smear the victim's reputation.
He deserves far worse punishment than he is likely to receive.
Maureen Damian, Editor
Of "FlashForward"? It's fantastic to know I have a new, wonderful reason to keep up with the show! Thanks!
Bravo!
As a mother of three wonderful daughters and the step-mom of two fantastic step-daughters I am sickened by Mr. Polanski and just as much at the brainless Hollywood mouths defending him. Thank you for putting it so perfectly.
Mr. Broderick,
I believe there is a growing market for patronizing Hollywood projects whose participants actually have a moral compass. My family chooses very carefully what we watch and have a growing "blacklist" against the leftists in Hollywood.
We wish you much success in the future!
From a proud homeschooling stay-at-home wife and mother
You've been in some great shows! My wife and I will be looking out for your work in the future. I'm glad you're on the right side of this.
Polanski should be brought to justice in America where he can be jailed and subjected to the same harmless rape and sodomy that he forced on a 13 year old girl that he drugged.
ONE.
Glad to see you here Mr. Graham. You are a good man and a great father. Good luck!
This is sad….too afraid to take a stand.
Thank you and May God Bless You!
Polanski should be extradited and sentenced…..lock,stock and barrel!!!
Robby
Professional Musician
Kelly,
You nailed it.
And KUDOS to Kirstie Allie and all the artists here taking a stand. It's high time Hollywood reflected YOUR values. Imagine John Wayne, Ron Regan, Jimmy Stewart, or Gary Cooper sitting still for this kind of outrage.
Not in this life!
Too bad Speilberg, whose major body of work is STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE WHO RISKED THEIR LIVES TO DO THE RIGHT THING, won't speak up.
OY! A pox on all their houses, lol.
When I arrived in Hollywood I was mostly a non-political liberal. When I escaped back east I discovered I was really a closet conservative independent. I'm a retired Insert/Camera Car owner/operaror.
If I still owned the camera car I would volunteer it and I to chain his feet and drag him with the "INSERT CAR from the Court House to the jail. Somehow that seems fitting.
Amen, Sparky!
Hey you, Jack Nicholson……you tellin' us you KNEW this guy and lived in Hollywood but didn't know about his little "idiosyncracies???"
Not buyin it, dude. I'm a housewife in Texas and I KNEW ABOUT POLANSKI! How could you leave that child alone in YOUR HOUSE with that letch?
O.M.G.
….and ANOTHER one bites the dust…..yeh!
I am eagerly awaiting your next article.
Alan!
YES!!!! This is exactly what Hollywood needs. Folks like you.
Dune, OMG! …..the BEST! Absolutely pioneering, everything about it. We watch it every year. My husband is a huge fan too.
More please.
Of all the statements I've read about the Polansky crime, yours has gone to the gut of the beast and named it for us all. Thank you for your decency and moral clarity. God bless you!
Also, I've always loved Criminal Minds, and now I know why and who to thank!
bobdog…
Aw man, now I gotta clean my monitor. I spit coffee all over it when I read your post. WARN PEOPLE!
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Thank you!!!
I can not count how many of those Barbie movies we have. My five year old daughter can not get enough of them. Just because of that, I have seen them all the way through many times, and they are good if I do not say so myself. I never really thought I would be saying that.
I, FRANK RENZULLI, TV writer, do so with all my being, support the arrest and prosecution of Roman Polanski, film maker and child rapist. Also, I would move that legislation be brought about to prohibit any man shorter than 5'7'' from making movies.
It's time for Polanski to face the music. It has been too long and he has made a mockery of our justice system.
Beverly N.
Theatrical Stage Manager and Costumer Designer
uh, george,
O.M.G. That was the whole POINT!
THEY SIGNED THEIR NAMES….not pseudonyms.
They pledged to each other their lives, their trust and their sacred honor.
And THEY risked DEATH to do it.
Lose the handle or sign your name.
Hoorah/! Count me in too. I'll watch!
Good for you!
Thank you Mr.Bernero for standing up for what is right. Hopefully there are more like you in Hollywood than there are Polanski supporters. Good luck to you. My wife and I are big fans of Criminal Minds and we loved Third Watch. We'll be watching for you in the future. One thing about conservatives, we support the good guys!
I am a general consumer and nothing more, but I am glad to say I have never seen a film by this disgusting excuse for a human – and I've done this on purpose! The simple reason is because of this very thing we are united against – CHILD MOLESTATION (which he readily admitted, I might add)! I cannot fathom supporting this worthless piece of human garbage in any shape or form regardless of his past "tragedies". Harvey, Debra, Whoopie and Harrison, what the hell are you thinking? (Woody Allen, I can understand, considering his history) This walking excrement RAPED a 13 year old girl after plying her with drugs and booze. How can you Hollywood idiots defend him in the slightest? To show my continued disgust, I will boycott any film that he and his defenders are involved with and I ask that the majority of you reading this post do as well.
Kelleigh nelson – former executive producer for national radio host
What is wrong with people like Whoopi Goldberg who believes a 13 year old that was given drugs and alcohol and was sodomized by a 46 year old man is okay? If this was some scumbag banker or congresscritter, they'd be screaming for his hide, but because he's one of their own they want to allow him to get off scott free. He's a pervert folks, face it. The fact that he lost his wife years ago and that he gave us that wonderful movie, THE PIANIST, means nothing. He's still a pervert. Those that support this form of perversion are indefensable.
I loved "Eli Stone" Mr. Guggenheim!
amen here too!
We've got a bunch of the Barbie movies, too, and they are actually pretty good. And the"Nutcracker" one (the first one I saw – there have since been many more) is more than just pretty good, it's very good.
Voice over artist, actor, writer & producer…….It doesn't shock me one bit that the "Hollywood talent" just want to sweep it under the rug. Most of these reprobate people are the same ones who are most likely guilty of the same thing. Come on have you really taken a good look at Harvey W. as of late or how about Woody A.? Do you really think women have sex with these clowns without drugs. Bottom line is Hollywood is not the moral compass of the main stream world; anyone with a 13 year old little girl will agree. Lets face it if Roman did that to my little girl…Well, lets just say I would most likely be in jail for murder.
Our legal system is symbolized by a blindfolded woman with a scale. In the eyes of the law he's just a man, nothing more or less. The law and justice do not care if a person has some extraordinary talent or how many rich and famous friends he has. I'm shocked that this is even such a debate as it is. He is already convicted of unlawful sexual intercourse with someone under age 14 (see thesmokinggun.com for his guilty plea and for the victim's grand jury testimony of the nature of this crime.). He has served less than 2 months for this, and I can't feel it's possible to be too harsh on him, based on the nature of his crime.
He came to America to make films here so he could earn American dollars. So he needs to follow America's laws. If he thought America was too puritan for him, he could have chosen to be elsewhere before he committed his crime.
I'm a housewife whose husband is a tv director.
He should have been horse-whipped out of town when it first happened. (where are all the famous Hollywood feminists on the abuse of this young girl?_
He pled guilty, then fled to avoid punishment.
Bring him to justice immediately.
Roy "Griff" Griffis
WGAw
Screenwriter/Novelist
She wasn't alone in the house. Angie Dickenson was there too.
I signed above, but must say here, after readiing the posts, that this is one of the noblest things that Big Hollywood has ever done. The bravery and pure balls (sorry but it's fitting) of all of you to sign this, shouting down this outrage – is truly wonderful.
sign the petition JAIL POLANSKI here:
http://thenewagenda.net/
I signed above, but must say here, after readiing the posts, that this is one of the noblest things that Big Hollywood has ever done. The bravery and pure balls (sorry but it's fitting) of all of you to sign this, shouting down this outrage – is truly wonderful. My daughter and I thank you.
Eh, I was never pretty enough to work in Hollywood anyway. Go ahead and blacklist me, douchebags. Some things are more important.
Dennis McLaughlin, actor.
I've worked professionally in theater and dealt with the mentality of the Polanski apologists from my first job to my last. It extends well beyond Hollywood's borders.
David Bonesteel -Grip/Rigger
How this man is still able to be forgiven and excused for committing this heinous act is beyond my comprehension.
30 years of self imposed exile is not punishment it was just running from the law. He was still able to live the lavish lifestyle that comes with being in his position in the entertainment industry. Why is it that his supporters believe that the law does not apply to him. I doubt that if I were accused of raping a 13 year old girl that any one of these celebrities would stand up for me.
If someone slipped my daughter booze and drugs then of course they should be in prison.
Intercourse? How about cracking his skull open with that trophy on his mantle. And an 'eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind' might be a quaint hippie chant. You rape my 13-year old daughter and your friggin' eye is the last thing you should be worrying about.
ZERO AMBITIONS for Hollywood but I worked for Chasen's at age 18 when they catered parties. Oh yeah…I'm a freakin' comedian. I would be a good cinematographer and director. I can act as good as 50% of the waiters in LA which means not at all. And when I say you couldn't pay me to work in Hollywood…I'm a liar. I have my price but nobody is willing to pay it. Does this qualify me to sound off on The Frantic Pedophile?
Elana Fisher, producer and former wardrobe supervisor. Roman Polanski is not above the law. He needs to face up to his crime, and suffer the consequences.
Ya know, if they're still tracking down Nazi's and bringing them to justice, they can surely track this guy down and bring his ass in too. If ANYBODY else had committed this despicable crime, (outside the Hollywood elite circle) there would be no question that the person should be brought to justice; no matter how long ago the crime was committed. This is the glaring double standard all the delusion Hollywood narcissists are displaying.
Melissa Sutton former tv/film publicist
Vile Actions have consequences.
Polanski is a pedophile & should finally be brought to Justice
Me too! Got your last book 'The Last Thing I remember', loved it and I'm waiting for the next one.
I love Polanski's filmmaking, but his raping?… Not so much.
Brisco County
Brad Pitt lookalike.
Polanski raped a child. Period. He needs to face justice he has avoided for many decades. His work has nothing to do with it and vice versa.
I was sickened when I read the transcript of Samantha's testimony of what happened. Anyone who could read her account and not want this man prosecuted for his heinous actions very likely has some sort of chemical imbalance in their brain.
Kait Smith, Freelance Magazine Writer, Script Writer (well, aspiring, but so far not of anything you'd see outside of Youtube)
I am a fan of some of his films. The man himself is a vile degenerate who needs to face justice. The victim's forgiven him? Found peace? Good for her.
The man himself is a vile degenerate who needs to face justice.
Lee Welch
Failed Screenwriter
Dennis J. Naguria
Professional commercial photographer.
Movie still photographer/computer graphic designer.
Can't "Black list" me.
Retired.
Not Over for you Polanski.
Actor/Writer/Director/Producer/Artist/Father
I wrote the book to a musical (as well as produced/directed/played MEMPHIS, the abuser) titled SILENT HOPE. It is about child sexual abuse. It tours to public schools and teaches children that if someone is abusing them in this manner, that it's okay to tell someone and get help. Many children have been rescued by this production. Let us pray that Mr. Polanski is healed of his sickness and comes to terms with the acceptance and punishment for his crime against innocence and trust and that this sort of evil will cease to exist in this world. God watch over our children and give them strength to overpower their predators.
LOL…..kudos, Michael : )
–TUA
Reality TV Producer
Sign me up. Love the films, hate what the film maker did.
Charles Tatum
Film Critic
No amount of talent buys you a pass on child rape. As a woman and a mother, I'm sickened by Harvey Weinstein, Martin Scorsese, and the rest of these lame apologists. And I don't care who knows it.
Jenny Tripp, Lifetime WGA Member, screenwriter and author.
Then you deserve the terrible reputation given the trash of Hollywood. Gutless coward!
You are awesome, and not a bad actor…very funny. One of our family's favorite things to say is, "they were cones". Yeah, we're weird in this household, but big fans and now even more so. Good for you for speaking up. I am disgusted, too.
Your comment prompted this from Chris Smither:
"Justice is a lady, she's blind with the scale
She's got a big letter opener she's been reading my mail
I don't know why it should shame me, but it does somehow
I don't care what you say
She don't look like a lady now
I don't care what you say
She don't…look …like…a lady now"
So what's your point? Please read the court transcripts, this is not only a rapist, he's a stalker! Please read the transcripts and then post your comment as to the court trial! I don't care what you think of someones work! This is a sick person who must face justice!
[...] mogul who brought you all of the great ACORN “hooker and pimp” educational films, has a counter-petition over at his Big Hollywood website for conservatives in Hollywood. You’ll also know, and appreciate [...]
Todd Maxwell
Graphic Designer
Community Theatre promoter and actor
http://www.zazzle.com/mobwear
Another Amen. I have gone to a movie maybe once a year. My renting of movies has gone down to about two a year. Hollywood has become so immoral and degenerate that even their movies have no value. You know it will do one of two things; blow things up or mock middle or conservative America. Why people continue going to movies is beyond me. Almost all of them should be flops.
Ya know, if they're still tracking down Nazis and bringing them to justice, they can surely track this guy down and bring his ass in too. If ANYBODY else had committed this despicable crime, (outside the Hollywood elite circle) there would be no question that the person should be brought to justice; no matter how long ago the crime was committed. This is the glaring double standard all the delusional Hollywood narcissists are displaying.
Good one. LOL.
Patrick, I believe that Sean is saying Polanski needs to face justice, even though Sean enjoyed (enjoys) his films. The two feelings don't have to be mutually exclusive. To which I agree.
Very good point re: escape and illegal flight. I hadn't considered that. Sad that he would get more time for being on the run than he was looking at for raping a child.
[...] Mr. Weinstein overlooks the fact that the history of mankind is liberally dotted with despicable men who could draw an adoring throng. Even so, there is another, more compelling (at least to Weinstein) reason Polanski should be freed: His peers in show business demand it. “I hope the US government acts swiftly,” he writes, “because film makers are looking for justice to be properly served. I will be organizing the effort myself by emailing everybody I know to sign the petition.” [FYI - Big Hollywood has started acounter-petition.] [...]
[...] mogul who brought you all of the great ACORN “hooker and pimp” educational films, has a counter-petition over at his Big Hollywood website for conservatives in Hollywood. You’ll also know, and appreciate [...]
pure and simple, Polanski just needs to be brought to justice in the US.
where'd all the comments go?
odd, I think the site has a glitch…I see them now
Reading through this thread I'm heartened to know that not everyone in Hollywood checked their soul at the door.
David Zucker – writer-producer-director
This issue transcends simple politics, there's no Left Right or Center here. There's just an atrocious, admitted to heinous crime which is being rationalized in the name of 'Great Art'. Ask these same people if it had been (God forbid) their daughter. Would they still be making the same comments and feel that it isn't "RAPE rape?
I agree with top Democratic strategist, Susan Estrich, who said basically: "Rape is rape!." (look up her excellent article this week, "Roman the Rapist" Sept. 30) And for a rare note of sanity in this bizarre episode of world-gone-mad upside down morality, look up Chris Rock's hysterically funny spot on the Jay Leno Show. Rock is the classic kid who cried out "Hey the Emperor has no Clothes!!!" Good for you, Chris. You are my hero. DZ
I believe this is a joke since Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13 year old cousin.
Roman Polanski should be brought back to the U.S. to face formal sentencing on his original crime, and deal with the repercussions of his decision to flee from prosecution.
Dustyn A. Hughes
Musician
This man is not above the justice system. I am a mother of 2 beautiful daughters and 1 beautiful niece.
"where'd all the comments go?"
Long time passing…(Sorry. Couldn't resist)
G.S. Perkins – writer/producer and father of two young girls
Convicted fugitive Child-Rapist Roman Polanski should be returned to California to face justice and sentencing as soon as possible.
Adam Baldwin
Actor
P-E-Z Singer Songwriter
Justice needs to be done.
That's Matthew.
That's stand-up!
The Underling.
Major Cable Show Co-Creator
Wow. Jayne Cobb
Love your work, sir. Think you can get Nathan or Alan on this petition?
Todd Maxwell
Graphic Designer
Community Theatre promoter and actor
http://www.zazzle.com/mobwear*/
No one is going to be blacklisted over this. Wrong is wrong. As people face the truth regarding this case and this individual, they'll come around or forfeit their decency. Rapes a thirteen year old = the end. No amount of sophistication mitigates this. We are not being a puritanical society, but we are trying to be a decent one, one that maintains laws. Fleeing to France is romantic and everything, but whimsical notions of "second chances" aside, two facts loom: 1) it was clearly against her will; and 2) he broke the law again in running from judgment. The second is the snare he's been caught up in, which seems like a bad twist in an escapist film, but the first is why decent people should, and will, review the facts and then shun him. Roman Polanski, tragic talent, molester. It sucks, but it is.
Love the work all you want, but the man stands alone here.
Jude Christodal
Songwriter/Recording Artist
Good for Kevin and Luc Besson. But then again it's weird we applaud someone in Hollywood for actually having (God forbid!) morals! Chris Rock also sated it was Rape! Rape! last night which was a good point and Kirstie Alley blasted Polanski as well.
It clearly was "rape-rape," and even if it hadn't been, so what? And, pace allahpundit, if his next film is really good, do the French and Hollywood types figure he get to bang a toddler? There are difficult moral questions; this is a gimme: bring him back, hold him legally accountable.
Joel Rosenberg, SF and Fantasy novelist
Musician/Writer.
If there's going to be any blacklisting I suspect it's more likely to be by a public unwilling to put money in the hands of those petitioning for the release of a child rapist.
My name is Jack Marino, I am an independent filmmaker, writer, actor, producer, director and now distributor. I made a film called FORGOTTEN HEROES. I sign this because there is NOTHING Hollywood can do to me now, they blackballed me 20 years ago and I am still here selling my film, HA! I am the father of a beautiful young married daughter who is making me a grandfather of twins and I have a son who is a combat veteran that just got back from his tour in Iraq.
Polanski is a sexual degenerate throw the SOB in jail for raping a 13 year old girl and the fact he fled justice. Who cares how many films he made, film is just film, besides he got well paid for it. People are acting like he painted Sistine Chapels all over the world. Had he done his time he would have been out a long time ago. These Hollywood liberals think they are above the law, let them know where they are on the food chain. What surprises me is how many think it is no big deal that he had sex with a minor as if this was normal. Makes you wonder just how many other stars, producers and directors out there are doing the same thing all the time. Polanski just happen to get caught in that one time. How many girls did he do this to before and how many in Europe did this happen. Didn't he say everyone wants young girls??? Wouldn't it be funny if he started naming al his pals that have done the same thing.
I advocate justice for the victim.
Desiree L – Freelance Production Manager
sweet! cause I need a gig! lol
if only the prosecutors think of it… we can hope
OK shocked, listen bud.. I'm a very well outed (and oddly, I am proudly outed) Hollywood Republican…and ya, we do sufer from it. Be if from simply being ignored or not given "the calls" to being dirided on set/on the scene to literal verbal assualts from the far leftists who dominate our landscape…. I'm not whining about this..like I said, I am proud of being a Republican..moreso than of being an actor.
I talked with Jon Voight about this one day last October and all he could really tell me was "it's just the way it is, be proud, but walk softly." basically, let people know who i am..it may hurt in many ways, but if people don't make a stand, we all lose.
She was 13 for crying out loud. Only 13.
yeah let it happen to anyone that wants to free him or someones child, see if the song will change.
he pleaded guilty then ran, dumbass. give him an extra year for every day he had run free, his victim has been imprisoned for that time.
Where's Don Henley?
Roman Polanski raped a 13 year old girl. He raped a child against her will. Repeat: HE RAPED A CHILD. He needs to go to jail immediately. And as far as I 'm concerned ANYONE that signs Harvey Weinstein's petition in support of Polanski SUPPORTS a CHILD RAPIST, & by fiat, both supports and ENCOURAGES THE RAPE OF CHILDREN. I'll say it again: Every celeb- director, actor, writer, – that signs the petition was started by that fat fuck and notorious PERV Harvey Weinstein, SUPPORTS a RAPIST, and the rape of children.
I am a Hollywood Refugee; a former talent agent.
Maybe she was the only girl in Hollywood shorter than him?
General Buck Turgidson, one of my favorite characters of all time in one of my favorite movies. George C Scott was great in that role.
I enjoyed the Nutcracker also, and must give a plug to Swan Lake and also 12 Dancing Princesses. Maybe we could form a support group.
I'm an actress, but in local community theater. I want ALL pedophiles, including Polanski, to be brought to justice. Running away from punishment should not ever mean you get away with the crime.
Dawn-Michelle Springer
Lodi, CA
Sorry, the Henley thing was a cheap shot. Anyway, he is not a great filmmaker. Fair to good. Chinatown, oh, let's watch Jack walk around in nice clothes and a bandaged nose for two freakin hours. Muddled it is…
Nail the Mofo.
RobShaw
Right on!
Jason Barnett-Special Effects artist.
Roman Polanski drugged and raped a 13 year-old girl. He needs to be held accountable for his crime. This would have been over and done with years ago, but he ran like a coward.
Retired Grip, Father of a beautiful little girl. Hollywood has no decency, it never has. The reaction is not surprising to me. These people do not feel the norms of the rest of our culture apply to them. As a grip, I never liked the meat puppets anyway….
Why am I utterly unsurprised to see your name here?
Schizoid Mann
- actor, writer, director
Gary, I like your spirit!
Right on Mr. Baldwin sir! I can't wait til "Chuck" returns in March. (I love it when the picture of President Reagan Casey has in his apartment is on screen.)
And I yours. Good to see you, my friend.
I was a young woman back in the 70's. Hollywood, more than any other entity, made it so that rape laws CHANGED. Those changes led to laws about sexual harassment that again protected women whose bosses thought that women were in the workplace so that they had smorgasbord. Hollywood CHANGED things for women and made the world a safer place to be a woman. Hollywood let the world know that rape was about violence and power, that it wasn't about sex. And so NOW people like Whoopi Goldberg are taking all of that away. Why? Do we really want to go back to the days before rape-shield laws were in place? Do we really want to go back to a work environment where bosses put their hands on women's breasts, stuck their tongues in their ears, and it was somehow the woman's fault just because she showed up for work that day? How about sharia law? Does that sound good to the Hollywood elite?
I hereby sign. I'm a rock musician. Signing under a pseudonym because I'm terrified of retribution.
As an anonymous one…I'm not anonymous for the sake of this petition but I don't want my political discussions on this site to be what people see when they search my name. However, in public I will not hide my conservative positions if I was asked even in an interview.
Screenwriter and Animation Guy. And that's my real name.
Polanski's rewrite of Towne's draft of Chinatown may be the greatest rewrite in cinema history. Nothing can take that away from him.
But he raped a child. Polanski should spend the rest of his miserable life in jail for it.
Another anonymous one here. As an entertainment/red carpet photographer (basically, one of the least significant players in this industry), it is a very real possibility that I will be denied access to a red carpet by a publicist who is against my views here. It's happened before for less significant things.
He needs to face the music once and for all. But I am also upset that this arrest seems to be more about being embarrassed by a movie. They could have done this decades ago. The whole case seems to be a travesty
time to pay the piper Roman.
and after he serves his time, kick his ass out of here…he will have to register as a sex offender and he wont wanna stay anyway.
Bless you DAN!!!! I always always remember one of your first segments on 48 HRS about abduction from a bedroom of one unfamous child, and the assault committed against her. She told her mother there was a boogey man, (or some kind of euphemism), when her mother found the 'specimen' in her bed sheets. Proof undeniable, but people tried to say the girl made it up. Your closing comment on the segment after exposing a man who was a trucker, who had done it thousands of times in the dead of night, was, to beleive the child, when they say they have been assaulted by the boogeyman!
I warned my kids growing up that anyone and anywhere was a place such a man could be. It's also true that ANY man can be the boogeyman, even a well known and talented man who has had a share of horrific life tragedy none of us wants to trade for.
But it does NOT and NEVER will allow for exceptions to to this kind of child abuse!!! Thank you Dan, thank you so very much.
Well said. I say it is PRECISELY because he is famous and yes that he was the sad man who lost his wife and child to the strangest cases in California crime that he must be punished. IF he is allowed to get a FREE pass, then others MUST too. There are NO exceptions when it comes to child abuse, to rape, to flaunting the system when you are revealed for exactly what you've done.
If YOU are terrified of retribution imagine the TERROR real women feel every day for themselves and for their children!!! You're a coward but I understand, it isn't you.
It's just me, and all the other "girl child"s in the world—it's a line from something I can't remember, but it is about how hard a "girl childs" life is cause we call know what people feel free to do to her with no thought of punishment, particularly the well connected, wealthy and powerful!!
John Ondrasik
Singer/Songwriter
Thank you for being brave enough to offer your very visible signature to this petition.
If Polanski were a "regular" man, there would be no discussion and no hesitation in punishing him for this heinous crime.
"Talent" is not a mitigating factor in a crime. Period.
Any child rapist should have to face justice, period.
Writer/Director
[...] 2009 The Polanski divide isn’t a left/right issue, it’s a culture issue, and while there are many good and moral people working in the entertainment industry, there’s also a dark underbelly of money, power, sex and [...]
Elisa McKenna. Writer, and once upon a time victim of child molestation.
Like Marc Rich, I guess libs decided Polanski didn't FLEE flee…
Michael Graham
Talk Radio host/Stand up comic
So I'm not really part of Hollywood, but I support this effort.
Seth Mitchell, Actor/Producer
I still can't believe there is even debate over this!
Valerie Meachum, actress.
http://divababble.blogspot.com/2009/09/no.html
No means no.
Will Shetterly, novelist and screenwriter.
I totally agree. He admited to raping a child and then ran away when it came time to pay his justice. He's a low life child abusing coward.
Writer
That does not make him a good person. He's a child abuser and rapist by his own admission.
Louisa Hill
playwright
Denise Reich, writer and performer.
A heinous crime was committed against a child. The person who committed that crime should be held accountable for it. Period.
The morons who blindly support Polanski need to realize that none of us, even non-celebrity criminals, are "all good" or "all bad" (despite the fact that most celebrities are surrounded by people constantly telling them how "great" and "brilliant" they are). People are complicated. One person can do great things AND horrible things. However, none of us are above the law. Every rapist sitting in prison has had some tough life circumstances to deal with at some point in their lives–most child molesters were, in fact, molested as children. Sad, yes. Does that excuse their crimes? Does Hollywood want to start a petition to support all of them? Polanski survived the Holocaust, his wife and unborn child were murdered, and he's directed some great films. He also drugged and raped a 13 year old girl whose own deranged mother handed her over to him. He should be in prison. Period. I hope he'll have a lot of big boy fans in prison.
Emma Bull, writer, former WGA member.
No amount of creative genius excuses moral bankruptcy. He should be punished for his actions. There are consequences for crime.
J.A. Cummings
Novelist
Rape is never excuseable, no matter what "genius" the perpetrator may possess. Illegal flight from prosecution is also an offense that must be punished. I am appalled that anyone sees fit to defend this man when they know full well what he's done. Film festivals do not confer immunity. Rape is rape. No means no. 13-year-olds are children. There should be no question about this.
J.A. Cummings
Novelist
http://www.jacummings.com
Sam Davidow, theater and indie film actor.
Julie Madsen, screenwriter
I am not a "Hollywood insider," and I am increasingly proud of that distinction. I'll treasure my exclusion from all the kowtowing to and excuse-making for predators. That petition defending Polanski is an absolute farce. Yeah, you're great directors/actors (in your estimation, since you didn't care to get signatures from non-famous people outside your circle), so we should take your "unbiased" opinion on legal matters pertaining to one of your cinema gods seriously.
Yay Michael! I say Screw it, too! It's time for us to not be afraid to be who we are… regardless of the stigma and blacklisting that Hollywood threatens. I believe GOD is bigger than any Hollywood bigwig and I'd rather have HIM on my side than anyone else!
Polanski is a fugitive of justice, a rapist, child-molester, etc…. just because he is some Hollywood bigwig does not mean he is above the Law. I am disgusted by those who think he should just go free because of his directorial talent and because his "error in judgment" was so long ago…. I wouldn't care if he was king of the world – he should be imprisoned for his crime.
Chele Stanton – Actress/Singer
[...] release: celebrities proudly sign their real name, and they parade with Free Polanski badges, while opponents sign the counter petition with pseudonyms in fear of retribution. Supporting a fugitive child rapist is evidently the right thing to do in [...]
Thom Klohn, CSA – Casting Director and father.
These bunch of bozos are elitist, Hollywood is full of people who treat others poorly. It is supercilious and elitist to its core, as are most democrats! If only America could see behind the scenes of a Studio or TV show! Supporting a rapist is a noble cause to them, amazing isn't it.
Husband and Father of 3 Daughters
IBEW Electrician WB
The law is too big to fit into any one man's hands. Mr. Polanski had the same rights to legal appeal that any other convicted felon had, and if he had used them, his victim would have had her closure 30 years ago. He is directly responsible for her continued suffering, and disrupted life, and so while I have sympathy for what the press is doing to her (yet again) over this, I feel that the US cannot afford to set the precedent of sweeping this rape and flight from justice under the rug.
Catt Kingsgrave,
Stunt Woman
Greta Cabrera, artist
He's guilty of two crimes and must pay the price anyone else would have to. No special treatment.
Me too
-artist (but not well known)
PS
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3979204412_ac...
As a parent I am horrified that this discussion is even taking place. Fame is no excuse for rape. I hope this man is forced to face the consequences of his abominable actions.
Excellent insight! I agree.
My biggest disappointment when I read the list of names was Claude Lanzmann, the maker of the definitive Holocaust documentary, the nine-hour-long "Shoah." I imagine that Lanzmann's sympathy was aroused by Polanski's narrow escape from the Nazis as a child, and by Polanski's loss of family members in the concentration camps. Still, I am so disappointed that of all people who could be expected to sympathize with victims, Lanzmann does not side with the 13-year-old girl who was victimized. It makes me very sad.
I knew we could count on seeing you here Mr Baldwin! Knew you'd be on the right side of this. Thanks!
I'm just starting out. I'm a writer's assistant, production assistant, and a wannabe/hopeful TV writer. As a young woman newly entering the industry, I was horrified to see the number of people — people I respected and admired deeply — flocking to support a man who violated not only another woman, but a child. My faith in Hollywood is being restored by this petition, and I am delighted, although slightly afraid, to include my own name.
Vera Sticker
Production/Research/Writer's Assistant
I love your show, Criminal Minds. I watch it whenever it is on, including the episodes that air on A&E. I will watch whatever you do from this point on. I am so thrilled to see that there are still moral people in Hollywood that are not afraid to take a stand. God bless you and keep up the good work.
Penelope Friday, erotic writer and disability activist
I find it hard to understand why people who would condemn child rape in all other circumstances defend it when a celebrity is involved. Hello, it's still exactly the same crime.
In Prison. He will see what it feels like, to be the 13 year girl.
MC
I like this the best looking woman in Hollywood
There's no excuse. He needs to face the consequences of the crime to which he pled guilty.
In response to a lot of the liberals-are-crap posts, many of my friends and I are liberals, and we totally support putting Polanski in jail for his admitted awful crime. Just because SOME people who are liberals choose to sign a "free Polanski" petition, doesn't mean ALL people who are liberals want to. In my opinion, it's a legal and moral issue. Rape is rape and no means no!
Writer
I would like to see the casting directors, producers and directors on this list make their own blacklist, and put everyone who signed the "Free the Child Rapist" petition on it. Some of you have actual power. Some of you can put the fear of retribution to those who actually deserve it. Please, use that power, and ruin the careers of Tilda Swinton and Natalie Portman and Harrison Ford, as much as you are able. Let THEM fear blacklisting and retribution. Send them emails informing them to not even bother auditioning for roles in movies you are casting, because you do not work with the supporters of child rape. Please, don't just sign petitions. Hold the rape-apologists responsible, and let them fear the retribution they so richly deserve!
Sorry for those saying that.. but in their defense…when the mouth pieces for the far left speak, it is generally a token of what the "rest" of the far left feels.
I didn't say those things.. but I apologize for the misconception for it being said.. it is not meant as "Democrats" but as the "Far Left".
Well said.
Rape is rape. Child rape is disgusting.
So sad, this is even a matter of debate. The litmus test: This is YOUR daughter we're talkin' about. NOW should he do time???
L.C. Avery
Screenwriter
Writing the future of Hollywood: movies that include women, movies by women, movies for women. Yes, the other half of the world's population want entertainment too!
NO ONE is above the law, regardless of background, wealth, age, or talent. And there is no possible justification for rape, especially the rape of a child. This should not even be up for debate.
Ayne Hart
Comic artist
Paula, If you are the Paula Graves that wrote "Forbidden Territory", then yours was the last book I read to my grandma before she died. She had macular and bad hearing and my voice was the only one she could understand. You brought her a lot of happiness and entertainment.
Also, bless you for speaking up.
We can't escape the things we've done. He needs to be tried in a court of law.
Katie Nolan, production assistant.
I have been a therapist working with children who have been sexually abused for over 10 years and have been sickened by Hollywood's repsonse. You have given me hope that there are some decent people in your industry. You have no idea how the callous attitude of those who have decided to support Polanski continue to damage these children. God bless you sir.
Polansk on jail!
As someone who ardently opposes liberalism I have to agree with you Becky, not all left-wingers a scum of the Earth; just some of them.
Roman Polanski represents the
Malice in Wonderland that is Hollywood
Hollywood has to be seen to unbelieved
—–Walter Winchell
Bring him back to the U.S., put him in prison, where he belongs, and have him share a cell with a very large man who happens to be the father of a 13 year old daughter.
I can't believe I find myself agreeing with Cokie Roberts, "take him out back and shoot him."
As for everyone who signed the "Free Polanski" petition, if you allege you are for Womens' rights, you're a first class hypocrite and if you're not for Womens' rights, why aren't you?
Bill Corsair
Actor
Mike Weiss – Performing Artist -(stripper) lol Thanks Acorn. j/k btw
Doesn't matter how old he is or how much time has past.
He was living his life as he wanted the day after the rape-rape while his victim endured
a lifetime of emotional distress that we cannot even fathom.She was scarred for life
forced to move on even though justice was not served.
I truly want this guy is prison with the baddest of the bad to be the toy of bubba,tyrone, and the like.
I'd feel just a little bit better for her if roman truly experienced the pain and helplessness of being forced
into something like this.No wrist slaps,fines,counseling,and probation.That's gravy for him.He needs very hard prison time for the rest of his life while his victim's family receives 20% of his worth.Not to mention if I had my way I'd send his lawyers with him for defending this pos.
If anything in this world deserves justice it is when seniors and children are taken advantage of.
He deserves the same justice as every other rapist.
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Christina Verana –does being an extra in a music video count?
Rape is rape, hollywood is not above the united states of america's justice system. (btw, chinatown sucked.)
Child rape is a heinous crime, not an artistic privilege. Polanski belongs in prison.
Robert Parry, former color specialist, Variety
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