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Sly was prosecuted today. On the radio the newsreader reported (with noticeable, though misplaced pride)that he hed been " given a criminal record and fined 20,000 dollars"

Oh no! Poor old Sly'll have to file for bankruptcy.

First, what's he worth? How many millions (and US millions for that matter)? 100? 75 even? Do I need to compare his net worth and 20,000 Australian?

And second. Having a criminal record in Australia for a high profile American film star is akin to being awarded Australia's highest honour. People will still watch his films (if they're any good, obviously, although 'good's relative!), a 'record' won't change that.

So, what we have here is a small in stature country trying to appear strong in its laws by imposing punishment on a celebrity who couldn't care less and who, most probably, is having a good old chuckle at all of this as he pays the pittance from his fortune (and probably writes it off as a tax break) and carries on making films that people are going to watch.

Sly 1: Australia 0