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I am a recovering alcoholic myself so I can fully understand the low points man man reach.

I like Mel Gibson a lot and believe he will survive this. But some in Hollywodd have already seemed to transmit the message that slurs against Jews make a sin that cannot be forgiven.

A few ideas on how we might find humor in all this and the difficulties of others is below....

Certain alarming and deplorable news stories concerning the way Americans sometimes seek to attain “the edge” over their competitors or just their own weaker selves, remind us that the pharmaceutical, alcohol, and drug “industry” (not us) in America may be out of control.

First, as last weekend kicked off, we were faced with a news story featuring Mel Gibson. Mel, the only Hollywood big shot to recently produce a major motion picture about Jesus, was picked up and charged with Driving Under the Influence (of alcohol) (DUI) in Malibu. If that wasn’t bad enough, Mel, according to the arresting officer and his recorded audio tape of every word, may have gotten a tad vocal during the arrest and booking.

A family newspaper cannot print the exact words Mel used to berate the arresting officer, but let’s just say it was a four letter word that started with an “F” and ended with a “k.”

Mel only used this word about 150 times during his short though wonderful association with the arresting officer.

Mel also imprudently opined that he owned Malibu and would use all his money to get even with the arresting officer and his force.

To top off a terrible acting outing, Mel threw around a bunch of racial insults that will keep him from working in Hollywood forever unless he really can do some magic!

To make bad into worse, Mel also went into an anti-Semitic tirade. Mel apparently blames Jews for killing Jesus and just about everyone else.

Wherever Mel was before he drove into Hollywood legend last week, we sure hope it was a GREAT party.

We were told that Mel called Nick Nolte to help him make bail.

But Mel’s conduct is hardly bizarre by modern American standards. A few weeks ago, the multi-millionaire heir to the Coors beer fortune was arrested for DUI in his driveway. He had slowly eased through a “stop” sign without coming to a complete halt while going home from a wedding.

Performance enhancing, or just plain “fun inducing” substances are a part of American life. Barry Bonds is now the poster child for steroid use and abuse, even though he has been charged with nothing and we have little to go on as evidence: unless you count his remarkable growth, girth and homer record.

Just last night, Justin Gatlin, the world and Olympic 100 meter champion, the “fastest man in the world,” faced a life ban after admitting he had failed a drugs test. WOW! At least this guy can run from the law if necessary.

Cancer survivor Lance Armstrong, the bicycle “wunderkind” that the French love to hate, has also been under a cloud of suspicion for his evil habits. The French say Lance has been shooting steroids forever. Sac le bleu! Lance denies all the French accusations. But his girlfriend was Sheryl Crowe so I’ve decided whatever he is using is O.K. with me!

Lance’s successor in the American Bicycle Hall of Fame was also accused by the French and others of using too much, let us say, “male hormone.” But he says he is naturally packed and I saw his wife on TV smiling BIG time when he won the Tour de France and I suspect that wasn’t all about bicycling.

Finally, Senator Norm Coleman of Minnesota was informed last week that his 81 year old Dad was caught naked in a car with a 38 year old woman. She was also naked. The car was parked in “broad” daylight next to Red Savoy's Pizza. Red said he had no idea what was on the pizza but he offered to sell us a “slice.” Norm’s Dad could not be reached for comment but his wife, Norm’s Mom, Beverly, said she was shocked by the entire “affair.” Norm’s Dad is now the poster child for the little blue pill…in old peoples’ homes everywhere.

So next time you find a friend, coworker or family member having just too much fun, remind them that this happens now and again. Blame the pharmaceutical, alcohol, and drug “industry.”

But addiction and drug abuse are serious matters so get help. We intend only to educate and inform here in the Examiner.

And if you have any aspirations about making a film about Jesus we suggest you do that before you end up arrested like Mel Gibson.

This is the one and only time I will ever comment on Mel Gibson's despicable fall from grace. Enuff already!!

But the story is too delicious, the MSM wants to keep it alive...how many news cycles now? The MSM is out to get Mel Gibson because their basic story line can be religious hypocrisy. The MSM loves being able to pound well-known people on their religious hypocrisy, because why? Because they get to make mock and belittle Christianity, their all time favorite subject.

For the MSM and liberal Hollywood, it's payback time! Gibson's Passion of Christ made fools of them, now Gibson can be dished out his just desserts. Now his jealous enemies can make fun of his million dollar private chapel where he (orgasmic laughter from the left) prays daily.

Even when media critics hand wring over too much coverage, the MSM will keep chewing on their Christian bashing bone. It's what they do.