Lev Lafayette's journal

I feel sorry for what Polanski has been through in his life, but it in no way explains nor excuses his behaviour in my opinion. Many people experience some pretty awful life experiences and not all of them go on to do bad things. A large number of child sex perpetrators have abuse histories themselves- does that mean we should excuse pedophilia? Because a lot of people who have been abused actually go the other way and out of an awareness of what they have been through are able to empathise with other people and become more committed to doing acts of good in the world. What Polanski did to that little girl shows what a complete lack of empathy he had for her and for the effects his abuse whould have on her life. I think that anyone who is happy to prioritise the temporary physical gratification of their sexual urges over the emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing of a child deserves to face the consequences...