when is it time to forget

roman Polanski was arrested for crime he committed thirty years ago, the victim wants to let it rest, several prominent french intellectuals have come out giving louche support. child molestation what ever the justification sets an example we can do without .in the UK we prosecute criminals through DNA back dating. Nazi war criminals in their 80's get their dues , so what is Polanski's excuse. it was a long time ago the victim wasn't scarred. hes an artist. not good enough if we let artists off, what about the rest of us. what is the point of detection agencies . if we make exemptions we are headed for anarchy Polanski should, i believe this fervently, be treated like the rest us . mps princes everyone should be equal before the law.