Thread: Rolf Harris

Originally Posted by Disco Muppet

Except for the fact that you drive a D2, they'd know you didn't have any money for them to sue you out of!

People who pretend to be the victim of such things in order for a payout are only slightly above the people committing the acts themselves IMHO, what a disgustingly self-centred attitude.

A little off topic.
I worked with a fellow who used to pick up at the night clubs. Sometimes he got lucky, sometimes he didn't.
One night, he picked up. Was invited back to her place, did the deed, then went home.
He was awoken in the morning by the police pounding on the door. He was charged with rape. Don't know what happened to him but I heard she was a single mum and was paid $10,000 as a "victim of crime".

Are people defending Rolf here. That is the message I am getting.

Neither.
As far as I can see this is a discussion of the difficult and murky nature of dealing with one of humanities most appalling crimes.

As in taking advantage for your own selfishness. With no regard for the person. Who is Vunrabil

Originally Posted by boa

Are people defending Rolf here. That is the message I am getting.

No. I'm not getting that message.
He was found to be guilty by a jury of his peers.
Rolf is a dirty old man.

I think another message that may be getting out is there may be a few "people who are crying victim", who should really be looking at their own behavior, and are thinking "I can get a cut of that pie".

Mind you, things like removing artwork is "Knee jerk reaction" and rather pointless.

Why?. I am sure most of the establishment would have had a decision already in hand if he was found guilty. Most of his victims were very young one was 8 that is not a groupie. Different situations. The things people will do for money is a different argument in my opinion.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

One didn't have to be rock god....I played and roadied at a few clubs and pubs in SA in the 70's and the girls threw themselves at you at that level of fame.

We often went down to Seaford (before it was developed) after a gig for a surf and drink and always had some unidentified little darlings with us in the back of the EH wagon.

We didn't even know there names and would drop them off somewhere and never see them again.

Sometimes these things should be seen from the other view....I never coerced or used any intimidation or suggestion.....the girls threw themselves at me.....so I guess if any of them remember back , I too , have a case to answer.

"Honestly, Officer, I didn't know she was thirteen. She told me she was 32."

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Mind you, things like removing artwork is "Knee jerk reaction" and rather pointless.

It would seem so when this piece of literature is still available & I'm not referring to the content but the author as I think he is regarded as a nasty type, isn't he?