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."
When you read "Gulag Archipelago" notice how Shozenytsen blames "Stalin" and not the fellows running the camps.
I only see a red x but I know you're talking about the Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla!
The Scriptures take a dim view of drunkeness and drunkards, so yes, Mel would get a rebuke not only from Jesus, but also from the Apostle Paul. Don't be judgmental, Saint Paul!
Get anyone "falling off their ass drunk" and standards go out the window.
Exactly, we freeriders should not be allowed to vote, and Natalee is still missing.....Geeze people.
Bwahahahahaha!!
And a slap on the wrist by Mary.
Stop telling everyone about that drunken party you took me to.
Had to pull your orly card.....rotflmao.
There also isn't any evidence that we went to the moon.
Then there was that Mat Shepard ~ first he's drinking with some guys (at least one of whom has demonstrated some serious homosexual inclination in prison) and the next thing they've got his money and he's hooked to a fence in a snow storm.
Demon Rum can get anybody at any time and put you down.
Yikes...someones got a knot in their nighty. ;o)
MM
Luke 23;16,17
I will,therefore,chastise him,and release him.
(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)
Now,I guess it can be argued all day if that made it a "custom" or not but it would imply at least it was a regular practice for whatever reason.
I'd have to google them but didn't Shepard land on the moon?(see post 551)
They're just jealous because everybody knows FREEREIDERS have more fun.
Here's the real thing ~ it's more than words:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1675751/posts
The Warrior of the Wasteland!
The hockey-masked Lord Humongous
I was so busy having FREERIDER fun, I didn't check the typing on my post.
Yes, I understand what you're saying.
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