Polanski have to experience justice for his crime. So, Polanski could face extradition to the United States. The position is: The cost against Polanski was Statutory Rape. That's it. Not rape. This editorial is a tacit acceptance of statutory rape. He'll in all probability just get a slap on the hand, but a slap is better than absolutely nothing. Lots of 'on the one particular hand, on the other hand.' I am not certain.