That it is a class issue does warrant some Marxist attention, but beyond that, yes, let's move on. That Polanski should be tossed in the slammer as a sterling example to all and sundry _precisely_ because he is a member of the ruling liberal intelligentsia is the relevant principle in play here. -Matt
I've been reading this list on and off for a while now and have to say that I can't believe the amount of bandwidth that has been wasted discussing Roman Polanski. Why aren't you all discussing McKenzie Phillip's incestuous relationship with her father, too? I personally could care less what happens to Polanski since the question of innocence or guilt has already been answered by Polanski himself. His credentials do not excuse him from prosecution, nor should he be dealt with differently in terms of sentencing because of his Hollywood profile. My point is, what the hell does this have to do with Marxism beyond a passing interest? It certainly doesn't deserve the three-five days of debate among supposed Marxists that has already occurred on this list. -ron jacobs ________________________________________________ YOU MUST clip all extraneous text when replying to a message. Send list submissions to: [email protected] Set your options at: http://lists.econ.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
