all I said was "rape is rape"

[lizziebelle]

I posted on Facebook that rape is rape, and I am shocked (and frankly appalled) at the number of people, all women mind you, who are defending Roman Polanski. I didn't say anything about how the victim (and remember, she *was* a victim) feels about it. I didn't say anything about his being arrested, or about his conviction, or anything like that. Just, "rape is rape." Oh, and it's also statutory rape, and it's against the law. It's shaken me, to say the least. Do they even realize what they're saying? Rape is *never* OK, no matter who you are.

jimhines has posted a thoughtful piece from the perspective of a rape counselor. Go read it.

wordweaverlynn posted a link to a piece on the Hollywood apologists. Also thought-provoking reading.

I really don't care (and can understand, a little) that the victim (remember her?) wants this to go away. That's not what I'm objecting to. I also don't much care about how/where/why they arrested him, or the deal he made with the judge, or any of that. Here's what I care about:

1. The girl was *13* fricken years old
2. She said *no*
3. He was *convicted*
4. He *fled the country*

That's all.

Comments

[lamentables.livejournal.com]

My flists are full of people wondering aloud about the Polanski apologists. I have read and am incensed by the rush to defend him, but I seem to have successfully surrounded myself with smart people who agree with me.

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

My friends on LJ all seem to be agreeing with me, but a couple of my friends on FB, who are people I know in real life, have left me speechless with their defense of him. My virtual friends seem to be more in line with what I believe! *g*