Might I add ...... there are forces that would love to see Mel destroyed for making a film like The Passion.
Those that have ears ... let them hear.
"Might I add ...... there are forces that would love to see Mel destroyed for making a film like The Passion. "
I would agree that Mel is a target because of that movie.
But, I think you may be a bit dramatic. No one but Mel can destroy Mel. Mel is rich beyond most of our dreams, has a lovely wife and family. Mel has more control over his life and surroundings than I can imagine. It's all up to Mel.
Since it's all up to Mel, he should, and will, pay for his comments. Just as the Dixie Chicks paid, Mel will pay. Mel's fan base will stay, but he will lose some fans, to be sure. Mel being dropped from producing a movie about the Holocaust is a no-brainer. It had to be done.
Alcohol is a truth serum. Sure we say stupid things when drunk, but there is truth behind what we say. I'd say that Mel is an anti-semite. I think Mel needs help with his drinking problem, and his anti-semite attitude. He has the means, does he have the courage?