"Rash statements by people with Bipolar disorder is about impulse control, it does not influence one's belief structure." I don't know if that is true. In the most extreme cases, they are speaking so fast they probably have little more control over what comes out of their mouth than does someone with Tourette's Syndrome. Even if we are to accept that what is said is a true reflection of one's beliefs,people in a manic state tend to exaggerate things. For example, my family member went in for a routine colonoscopy (sp?) as an outpatient procedure. He acted as if he were having major surgery and was outraged that no one sent him flowers or cards. It is apparently a part of Gibson's belief system that the U.S. should stay out of Israel's fight. I can see how, in a manic state, that could be exaggerated to something anti-semetic that in a lucid state he would never consider. I don't know what is in Gibson's heart. I do know that he has apologized. I also note that people in this forum have given pro-war supporters a pass over insensitive remarks they have made -- even though they didn't apologize. Finally, if what is said in a state of intoxication is fair reflection of one's true feelings, then there are a LOT of frat boys out there who are truly in love with the ugly they picked up in the bar at closing time.