[tpaine]

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.

[KellyAdmirer]

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.