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Mel Gibson's statement on his DUI arrest
GrandForksHerald.com ^ | 7/29/06

Posted on 07/29/2006 1:51:47 PM PDT by LdSentinal

The following is the complete text of Mel Gibson's statement regarding his arrest for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol:

"After drinking alcohol on Thursday night, I did a number of things that were very wrong and for which I am ashamed. I drove a car when I should not have, and was stopped by the L.A. County sheriffs. The arresting officer was just doing his job and I feel fortunate that I was apprehended before I caused injury to any other person.

"I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested, and said things that I do not believe to be true and which are despicable. I am deeply ashamed of everything I said.

"Also, I take this opportunity to apologize to the deputies involved for my belligerent behavior. They have always been there for me in my community and indeed probably saved me from myself. I disgraced myself and my family with my behavior and for that I am truly sorry.

"I have battled the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse. I apologize for any behavior unbecoming of me in my inebriated state and have already taken necessary steps to ensure my return to health."


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To: jla
I believe every word he said.

He's a anti-Semite very much like Hizbollah.

361 posted on 07/29/2006 3:52:23 PM PDT by LdSentinal
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To: olderwiser

That's so not the point. To kind of paraphrase the Pope.."IT IS AS IT IS." Now we all know the truth about Mel. He'll probably be even a bigger star in France now.


362 posted on 07/29/2006 3:52:55 PM PDT by Hildy
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To: jla

Next you'll blame PMS! :) What in that post was hysterical? I'm not going to change how I feel. So If you want to say something, go ahead and say it.


363 posted on 07/29/2006 3:54:38 PM PDT by Hildy
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To: fanfan
Um, What?

Which part of my are you referring to??

365 posted on 07/29/2006 3:55:43 PM PDT by CaptainCanada (Citizenship which costs nothing is worth nothing..........................................)
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To: Hildy

Worse than the Dixie Chicks? I don't think so. they don't even have the excuse of being drunk for spewing their hatred.


366 posted on 07/29/2006 3:56:05 PM PDT by chesley (Republicans don't deserve to win, but America does not deserve the Dhimmicrats.)
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To: Hildy

Pointing to the real roots of the current climate for Jews (having little to nothing to do with Mel Gibson) is so not the point?

I say it is. I say the MSM will use this to bludgeon conservatives unfairly.


367 posted on 07/29/2006 3:56:54 PM PDT by olderwiser
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To: Hildy
I was flying an Israeli flag on my patio. Somebody called me a name....I took it down in fear for my family.

Damn, Hildy, it pains me to read that. Stay safe, I'll pray for you.

368 posted on 07/29/2006 3:57:05 PM PDT by Petronski (Living His life abundantly.)
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To: stands2reason

They're still in power, aren't they? BTW, they were sober when they said it.Mel Gibson could lose his career, while the two beasts get more powerful.


369 posted on 07/29/2006 3:57:09 PM PDT by Lovergirl (Once a SnowFlake always a SnowFlake. (We love you, Israel))
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To: Mamzelle

I don't see anyone cheering here.


370 posted on 07/29/2006 3:57:35 PM PDT by stands2reason (ANAGRAM for the day: Socialist twaddle == Tact is disallowed)
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To: LdSentinal
I am deeply ashamed of everything I said.

I would have liked "I am deeply ashamed that I am not a Kennedy otherwise I would have never been arrested" instead.

371 posted on 07/29/2006 3:58:05 PM PDT by Screamname (Batman and Godzilla : When will they fight?)
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To: sinkspur
I see no reason to apologize for having a few drinks & then driving home.

The erratic driving was observed after he was clocked driving 25 mph over the speed limit.

Big deal. 25 over is nothing on most CA roads.

You might think telling a cop he was going to "f" him is cute. He's lucky he didn't get his face shoved into a wall.

You're right. - He's lucky he didn't get his face shoved into a wall by a 'cute' cop. No doubt his celebrity status saved him from the normal indignities.

372 posted on 07/29/2006 3:59:56 PM PDT by tpaine
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To: Hildy

And yet, despite whatever Mel's feelings about the Jews may or may not be, there was nothing, nothing antisemitic in the film. They were true to the Gospels, and Jews who find something antisemitic in the Gospels are no better than Christians who do. Bigots, both of them.


373 posted on 07/29/2006 4:02:30 PM PDT by chesley (Republicans don't deserve to win, but America does not deserve the Dhimmicrats.)
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To: tpaine
In thinking about this, I realize that there are darn few people I know who haven't said something utterly stupid and despicable at some point - particularly when drunk or enraged (both of which this Gibson guy obviously was). Usually, they say the most vile thing they can think of, just because they are upset and want to hurt the other person as best they can with words - no other weapons being handy or practical. ;)

I think that's the best defense I could come up with for this actor, but I'm not in the mood to defend - or attack - anyone today.

374 posted on 07/29/2006 4:04:17 PM PDT by KellyAdmirer
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To: All
This incident strikes me as typical of an older chronic alcoholic with reverse tolerance to alcohol, possibly due to liver damage, slower metabolism, etc.

Chronic alcoholism leads all manner of mental defects in thinking and personality changes that the chronic alcoholic would disavow and be heartily ashamed of when rational and sober.

It is not surprising that a relapsed chronic alcoholic might spew the diatribes heard in childhood even though the well and sober man does not think/believe/act that way.

I think that Mel Gibson is a very ill man whose chronic alcoholism has him on the edge of psychosis.
God help him, because no one else can.
375 posted on 07/29/2006 4:06:37 PM PDT by Valpal1 (Big Media is like Barney Fife with a gun.)
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To: chesley

Mel's sentiments and words inevitably must taint his achievement with The Passion. He's brought that on himself. It's very sad for those of us who believe the movie was inspiring and faithful to the Gospel.


376 posted on 07/29/2006 4:09:07 PM PDT by olderwiser
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To: CaptainCanada
I misunderstood your post.

Sorry.
377 posted on 07/29/2006 4:09:54 PM PDT by fanfan (WAW - Women Against Weenification!)
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To: The Brush

Well my theory is it wasn`t that he was really letting his true feelings be known, but rather he was trying to destroy himself. He was in an incredible destrucive mood like most alcoholics get into (your talking to the expert).

Remember, his first words when pulled over was "My life is f***ed". I`ve been there before quite a few times, and when you are in that state, self destruction comes VERY easily.

I mean what is the WORST possible thing he could have said to destroy his career? Well, he went and said it. To me though, right now that is the least of his problems.

It was obvious to me when the Passion was being released, the guy was under incredile pressure and he buckled. Before he started filming it and compared to when he finished, it looked like he aged 20 years. Let`s not forget all those liberal slimebags, anti-Christian zealots who did everything they could to destroy him, emabarrass him. They pretty much succeeded, yet these same slimebags will say nary a word on Islam.


378 posted on 07/29/2006 4:10:37 PM PDT by Screamname (Batman and Godzilla : When will they fight?)
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To: KellyAdmirer

Drunk people do indeed rant and rage against their loss of control when they are arrested. I've seen this.

Mel however, is still in pretty hot water for his particular rants. I'm sure it breaks the heart of everyone who defended him against accusations about anti-semitism last year, making excuses for the loony father, and so on... but sometimes one has to admit it's time to eat a little crow.


379 posted on 07/29/2006 4:10:44 PM PDT by HairOfTheDog (Head On. Apply directly to the forehead!)
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To: Hildy
Some of you do mean it when you say, "Never again". And then there are the liberal Jews. They don't mean it. Not for other people killed by communist dictatorships, and not for Israelis being killed by Islamists
380 posted on 07/29/2006 4:12:44 PM PDT by chesley (Republicans don't deserve to win, but America does not deserve the Dhimmicrats.)
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