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Thread #152045   Message #3554422
Posted By: Don(Wyziwyg)T
30-Aug-13 - 10:34 AM
Thread Name: Rolf Harris - sex abuse charges
Subject: RE: Rolf Harris
This whole scene is turning into something which looks pretty much like a Cromwellian witch hunt.

I shall be very interested in seeing how the accusers stand up to cross examination, and even more interested in seeing how many civil suits for massive damages will follow any convictions.

As Lizzie pointed out, this was a time of pinched bottoms and wolf whistles.

Social and sexual freedom bordered on licentiousness, and many things which would constitute sexual assault today, were shrugged off, or even enjoyed by many.

To prosecute for acts which, at the time, would not have raised eyebrows is not IMO in the public interest.

Anything which would have been considered an actual crime must, of course, be dealt with.

The devil, as always, is in the detail, which is an unknown quantity at this time.

I'll wait and see!
Don T.