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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."
Welcome to the club. I got quoted for a post on FR by one of the San Francisco papers some time ago about a murder. It's a small thrill but hey life goes on. :)
Now we're getting this thread focused!
Did Mel Gibson ever do a movie with Catherine Zeta Jones?
Freeriders Rule!!!!!
Hijack needed. Too much vitriole.....
No, it would be unfortunately ACCURATE and would hurt many devout Catholics.
I wonder how he finds jeans to fit over those legs. I should go research that...:oD
Did Mel Gibson ever do Catherine Zeta Jones...I wanna know that!!!
I notice you put in the "let his blood . . . " which appears only in one gospel and has been used as a blood libel against Jews for centuries. Very clever of you. The Romans won the wars, and the RC Church became the ROMAN Catholic Church and the official church of the empire. There was more to risk by offending the ROMANS than the Jews. Got it?
There are other Protestant reformers of the same period who condemn the "Jews" for refusing full communion to the people (referring to the "wine"). Yet others ridicule the way the "Jews" undertake the baptism of infants.
In the end, everybody, Reformers, Jews, and dispossessed nobles alike all eventually flee to America and live happily ever after.
No but he should. That would be the best of both worlds! I could get my fill of "man crush" on Mel Gibson but then validate my manliness (sp?) by drooling over CZJ!
There is no evidence that Pilate every showed mercy anybody in his entire life. Likewise, it ws not a CUSTOM to release a prisoner during the Passover. No proof whatsoever. IF you want to drink the kool-aide and believe it, that is your problem.
Depends on your standards and what's important in your life.
Who cares? It was hundreds of years ago.
We are beyond the time when you can get away with blaming our own atrocious behavior on the other guy due to his religion.
Well, maybe not, Democrats do that a lot ~ blame the victims ~ but with the second amendment in place we can keep their nasty whips off our butts.
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