I think even if Gibson hadn't done The Passion, he was still a big enough star that this would have made news. Big news.
Look at Charlie Sheen (sp?) - he's basically a nobody and every time he's in trouble, it's all over the news.
I'm not convinced
I agree that when when Hollyweird messes up we all get a good laugh
I'm not laughing over this and things that are being said
The guy is messed up and I disagree with his politics completely
Of course as a Christian I am use to being made fun and or snickered at behind my back and being called a religious fanatic so.....