I knew of a man who during a blackout sexually assaulted his mother. Do you think he harbored these feelings for his mother sober? I think not.
I understand you may never feel the same about Mel but if he is truly sorry for what he has done give him the chance to prove it.
It does not say here that he was in a blackout...in fact, in his statement he clearly knows what he said. Listen, Gibson has a right to think what he thinks..but as a celebrity he must take the responsibility for his actions. This is even worse than what the Dixie Chicks did, in my opinion.