Posted on 07/31/2006 4:43:47 PM PDT by Hildy
On Saturday, Gibson released a statement apologizing:
"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, and I apologize to anyone who I have offended. 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." <> He went on in the statement to say that he has had substance abuse problems in the past. "I have battled with 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," Gibson said.
The ADL's Foxman, however, was unmoved by the apology. In his own statement, released Sunday, he said, "Mel Gibson's apology is unremorseful and insufficient. It's not a proper apology because it does not go to the essence of his bigotry and his anti-Semitism. His tirade finally reveals his true self and shows that his protestations during the debate over his film 'The Passion of the Christ,' that he is such a tolerant, loving person, were a sham. ... It is unfortunate that it took an excess of booze and an encounter with a traffic cop to reveal what was really in his heart and mind. We would hope that Hollywood now would realize the bigot in their midst and that they will distance themselves from this anti-Semite."
And there were signs that even Gibson's conservative Christian fans were not moved by the response. Reaction in the popular conservative online forum FreeRepublic.com, was also largely negative. In response to the statement, one commenter posted, "Gibson showed his true colors last night during his arrest. I argued with you about 'The Passion of the Christ' and his portrayal of Jews. I stood up for Gibson to you and a number of my Jewish friends. Now, I'm sorry I did."
Another, responding to hopeful comments that Gibson can still change his views, wrote, "Lots of denial going on here. It's difficult when your hero falls so far."
Yates, don't like that decision, Mel, Hutton, all in the same basket. I wouldn't go that far. I think they all know what they're doing, and saying.
Always try to throw your opponent on the defensive, even if the attempt at a martyred gesture is as woefully crude as yours. As if this thread has nothing to do with show business...?
You think Mel Gibson's dad is a public figure? And if not senility, what else would explain his dad's opinion that the holocaust never happened?
BTW, the disputes over Drudge were also exceedingly boring.
Thanks, but it was a nasty thing to say, nonetheless. I still mean, though. :-)
His longstanding opinion. Are you suggesting only the senile are Holocaust deniers? If so, you're mistaken.
And yes, Hutton is a public figure of sorts, more prominent since his son became famous, which triggered his move from Australia to Texas. And yes, he contends he was a part of the movie making process. I've no way of knowing if that's true or not, I'd prefer to think not
Then why did you throw in the "SHOW BUSINESS CONNECTION" comment? You're a piece of work.
I just don't think his dad is a public figure. I'm not suggesting that sinility is the only cause for his dad to deny the holocaust happened, I'm asking what else would have caused his dad to believe something like that?
Most were, yes. They were also ridiculous and offensive!
It was code for "ALL THOSE JEWS ARE IN SHOW BUSINESS"
The liklihood of finding a link is low. However the Sioux considered drunks the equivalent of our "temporarily insane". A well know brave, I'm thinking a cousin of Sitting Bull but the name escapes me, was known for getting drunk, and killing his enemies, in a state for which he wasn't responsible for his actions. His ruse was well known, and his run of killings ended somewhere in the high teens, in the expected way. Something for drunk driver to consider.
A regular Janice goes to the drugstore diner gets discovered story.
I saw nothing wrong with the movie...I enjoyed it...but I am not an expert on Biblical matters. Those who are wiser than I on these things had problems...BIG problems with it. I defended Mel to those people...that's why I took this so personally and so hard.
His dad says they moved to New York, LA, and Sydney, thus they couldn't have died. I don't know why his dad believes that.
Gibson would have been in jail here and would not have been on the road, drunk, to get stopped and spew drunken BS.
I think sometimes folks living in CA too long get the idea that what they do there is "normal".
Clue: It is not.
:-D
Pretty sad when your own father aligns himself with the leader of Iran.
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