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."
10 Hail Mary's and a few Our Fathers for that one squishy!!! LOL
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I believe the Bible cover to cover and even the dust on the cover...
And to accuse someone else of "drinking the kool aid".
(sigh)
I mean, are we not supposed to be up to date and all here.
How about Crystal-Lyte?
Better.....You know me I was thinking bourbon shots and beer chasers..... :o)
"under Pontius Pilate" - not BY Pontius Pilate. Check the prepositions. The episodes preceding the crucifixion are the most poisonous in the NT and Gibson did his best to explit it. The worse, of course, is in St. John and its assertsions about the "Jews". (as in "they were afraid of the Jews").
Parables are parables. And the Bible is not HISTORY OR BIOGRAPHY as you would like to believe.
I am not anti-Chistian and work closely with Christians on Right to Life and other issues. You, however, have a big problem with Judaism - a religion about which you know very little.
yes there is: let's go to the video!
Again, no evidence!
And the chips, too! glub, glub.
Whatever, I don't want to know.....FREERIDERS RULE!!!!!
Hey FREERIDERS! Sorry I'm late.
Forgive me butting in, but I fail to see that Chanticleer has said anything that indicates that she has any problem with Judaism, let alone a big problem.
It's not good form to make accusations like that unless you can back them up.
Show me. Look back at my posts and show me just one that illustrates any kind of hatred or even dislike of Jews or problem with Judaism. How dare you??
I have a big problem with people twisting scripture, spewing forth baseless accusations, and generally stirring up strife.
You show your ignorance with every post. The Bible is history, and biography, and poetry, and proverb. It's not all parables -- and the verses quoted were not parables.
...and doesnt even recognize a seinfeld quote either.
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