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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: redpoll

I can completely agree with that statement! Amen!


421 posted on 07/29/2006 4:42:53 PM PDT by Shimmer128 (Anything that offends 3 people must be banned. The 200 million just have to suck it up.)
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To: stands2reason

I just now read it. It's not good to assume things and now you know.


422 posted on 07/29/2006 4:43:22 PM PDT by Lady Jag (True genius sees with the eyes of a child and thinks with the brain of a genie)
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To: Lady Jag
It's OK.
(I suspect it's a testosterone thing.)

I'm leaving for dinner now.

Have fun! :-D)
423 posted on 07/29/2006 4:43:39 PM PDT by fanfan (WAW - Women Against Weenification!)
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To: stands2reason
Sad. And it must have been pretty near the surface to come out at only .12.
424 posted on 07/29/2006 4:44:27 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow, real poverty)
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To: olderwiser; Lovergirl
She first said they were never criticised. I said she was wrong. She then shifted the goalposts and said they didn't lose their jobs. I wasn't even commenting on that. She changed the argument to make herself right.

It looks like to some conservatives that comments are fine if the one making them is a conservative as well, so it goes both ways.

425 posted on 07/29/2006 4:45:24 PM PDT by stands2reason (ANAGRAM for the day: Socialist twaddle == Tact is disallowed)
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To: Lady Jag

You go to Google for news, I go to FR.

THere were two reports on it last night, the second from ABC news.


426 posted on 07/29/2006 4:47:11 PM PDT by stands2reason (ANAGRAM for the day: Socialist twaddle == Tact is disallowed)
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To: LdSentinal
Now that is an apology. He isn't blaming the LAPD as do most others.
427 posted on 07/29/2006 4:47:18 PM PDT by ladyinred (The NYTimes, hang 'em high!)
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To: stands2reason; Millee; fanfan; lilylangtree
So you guys think his anti-semitism is Teh Cuuuuuute??? You make me sick.

I still wouldn't mind dolling out a spanking. Anti-Semitism sucks and he should be punished by all means possible.

428 posted on 07/29/2006 4:47:19 PM PDT by Lady Jag (True genius sees with the eyes of a child and thinks with the brain of a genie)
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To: stands2reason

I say her essential point (there is a HUGE double standard) is well taken.

I'll sum it up. Merl Gibson said some idiotic, bigoted things. Let's not let the media or the left use it to smear and defame conservatives, turning attentuion away from their own sizable, rabidly anti-semitic constituencies...


429 posted on 07/29/2006 4:48:26 PM PDT by olderwiser
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

No more Mel movies for me....

(Good thing I never thought he was that hot...)


430 posted on 07/29/2006 4:48:38 PM PDT by stands2reason (ANAGRAM for the day: Socialist twaddle == Tact is disallowed)
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To: dfwgator
Couldn't you show a little mercy?

Maybe someday you will need a bit of mercy yourself.

Give the guy a break!

431 posted on 07/29/2006 4:51:26 PM PDT by Guenevere (Israel, our friend and ally.....God bless her.)
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To: stands2reason

It doesn't matter when the news came out if no one read them, friend. We were too busy looking at guy photos. I'm pro Israel but when I'm diverted by guy photos, the rest of the world goes away. I like you, please don't miscontrue anything I've said as offensive; I wouldn't do that to you.


432 posted on 07/29/2006 4:52:00 PM PDT by Lady Jag (True genius sees with the eyes of a child and thinks with the brain of a genie)
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To: fanfan

I just got in from dinner. Enjoy yours!


433 posted on 07/29/2006 4:52:48 PM PDT by Lady Jag (True genius sees with the eyes of a child and thinks with the brain of a genie)
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To: dfwgator; veronica
I truly hope you two are shown mercy when the day comes that you need it.

It would be nice if you could muster some for Mel.....he's done a lot of good.

434 posted on 07/29/2006 4:53:09 PM PDT by Guenevere (Israel, our friend and ally.....God bless her.)
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To: Yorlik803

I found it pretty refreshing that he took full responsibility for his behavior. He admitted his guilt and didn't try to blame it on anything or anyone but himself. Pretty rare these days.


435 posted on 07/29/2006 4:56:36 PM PDT by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway~~John Wayne)
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To: stands2reason
When he was younger (and I was younger) he was.

But as I get older I like smart guys. Tubby or fit, full head of hair or receding, tall or short, if they have brains they are hot.

I did have hopes that his new movie might be something brilliant and original, something with an actual storyline.

436 posted on 07/29/2006 4:57:04 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow, real poverty)
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To: Millee
Let's spank him.



[Scottish accent] "You Elders of Zion may take me car keys but you can't take me arse!"




Who's the skirt they just let into general pop?

437 posted on 07/29/2006 4:59:39 PM PDT by sully777 (You have flies in your eyes--Catch-22)
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To: Hildy

I'm dissapointed in Mel myself, but only because I didn't realize that he actually felt this way about Jews. His alcohol abuse and DUI arrest is easier to forget and pardon. Needless to say it is not up to me to judge another human being and I hope he gets his life together and gets straight with God.


438 posted on 07/29/2006 5:00:43 PM PDT by Halls (One Proud Texas Momma!!)
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To: KellyAdmirer

No, he`s flawed, but he is also a genius (in my opinion). That seems to always come with the territory with those types.

I`m Scottish, (well I was born here in New York city but my parents are Scottish) and I can`t tell you how much that movie Braveheart affected me and my family. We were practically inconsolable for days after watching it, that`s how much it affected us. I mean for Petes sake, your talking about conservative Scots watching a guy give his life for Freeeeeeeedom! Come to your own conclusions.

Until that movie, Scots (or modern day Scots) really had no kind of identity or the kind of pride the Irish have, it always felt like we were Ireland or Englands bastard son. No parades here in NYC like the Irish, no brotherhood like the Irish...Then that movie came out and it was life changing. I didn`t have to worry about being mocked anymore when I told some Irish idiot I was Scottish. I know that sounds silly, but it`s the truth.

Then when the Passion came out, WHOA! My cousin who is a devout Catholic almost had a heart attack right there in the theater when they raised the cross (as well as myself). To get that much emotion from a film can only be done by somebody who is above and beyond.

I just hope they don`t cancel his latest "Apocalypto" because of this. Like Speilberg, Coppala, Scorcese and Lucas who changed film in the `70`s, Gibson is doing the same thing right now. He is miles above anybody directing today. Nobody is even on the same planet as that guy.


439 posted on 07/29/2006 5:01:14 PM PDT by Screamname (Batman and Godzilla : When will they fight?)
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To: LdSentinal
I feel sorry for him because I believe he is sincere.

Unlike those who beat a COP and then blame him for stopping her as a prominent US political figure did, or blame the police or being racist as Rodney King did, or even covering up the whole affair like the Kennedy's, he puts the blame square on his own shoulders. That should mean something. No where is there "finger pointing" in his letter.
440 posted on 07/29/2006 5:02:30 PM PDT by Red6
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