I love Mel's movies, but what he said is beyond belief. And I hate to be the one that says it, but being drunk does not CAUSE bigotry, it REVEALS it. Have you heard what he said? Absolutely disgusting. And I am sick of actors, athletes, and other famous people being able to say all sorts of vile things and then, only after being caught, apologizing. I have to agree with the ADL on this one. An apology alone is not enough.
In vino veritas. You are right, what Mel really thinks came to the surface. In any event, he should suffer the appropriate punishment for driving drunk.