[evad]

This is not going to set well with the "Passion" crowd.

[4yearlurker]

This seems to be a trend with the rich and powerful.

[Perdogg]

I think his kooky persona is more of threat to himself than his drinking.

I think he might be manic-depressive.

[Paloma_55]

While (Not in Jail) Do
- Drink
- Drive
- Rehab
End Do

[GSWarrior]

Some of the nicest, gentlest people turn into complete ogres when they indulge too much.

[Dog Gone]

While it's not known where Gibson will be treated, Chris Printiss, the co-founder of celebrity treatment center Passages in Malibu, said he's aware of Gibson's plans.

"I understand he has gone to a treatment center," he told the magazine. "The center that I've heard he's checked himself into follows the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program. And I don't believe that will help him."

WAAAA! He didn't come to MY clinic.

[theFIRMbss]

>Mel Gibson Seeks Rehab: Actor Enters Unnamed Treatment Center

"Mel, meet Mary-Kate. Mary-Kate, Mel. You two get the too-pretty wing . . ."

[andy58-in-nh]

I'm guessing it's not Mt. Sinai.

[Azzurri]

Sounds like this Printiss guy is upset that he lost out on a big payday. I'm sure his "intense" therapy by a "team of experts" could've cleared Gibson of his wallet, though I'm not sure about clearing his problem.

While it's not known where Gibson will be treated, Chris Printiss, the co-founder of celebrity treatment center Passages in Malibu, said he's aware of Gibson's plans. "I understand he has gone to a treatment center," he told the magazine. "The center that I've heard he's checked himself into follows the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program. And I don't believe that will help him." "He needs individual intense therapy by a team of people who know what they are looking for in causes in alcoholism."

[familyop]

Here's a link to a copy of the original police report (as it was before parts were alledgedly edited out by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's department--apparently from a photocopy of handwritten document).

http://cdn.digitalcity.com/tmz_documents/gibson_wm_docs_072806.pdf
(PDF--adobe acrobat file)

Here's the story it was linked from.

http://www.tmz.com/2006/07/28/gibsons-anti-semitic-tirade-alleged-cover-up/

TMZ.com is owned by CNN parent company Time Warner.

[beyond the sea]

Mel Gibson Seeks Rehab

Good luck, Mel.

I'm rooting for you! Get it all sorted out.

[what's up]

the department covered up anti-Semitic remarks Gibson reportedly made

I didn't know that the police were required to release everything anyone says who is under arrest.

The crime is DUI, not what a stupid drunken person says. Sheesh.

[mo]

He'll need prayers...I suspect Old Nick has his talons into him pretty tight after producing The Passion...

[TightyRighty]

Is there a rehab for people who hate Jews? I'm guessing it's not anywhere near Hollywood.

[mkjessup]

Hey, where are all the yapping media heads who were PRAISING 'Patches' Kennedy when he went into rehab after crashing his car into that barracade near the U.S. Capitol?

When Patches did it, it was "heroic", "courageous", blah-blah-blah, why isn't it the same way for Mel Gibson?

This is just another example of the hypocrisy that plays out in the media, in the public, and the only difference here is that Mel produced and distributed one of THE most powerful films in modern times, which has contributed to many people coming to know Christ as Saviour.

That doesn't excuse his behavior, but it certainly explains why we're seeing (and will see) so many people piling on Mel, because deep down they resent him and despise him for what he's done for the cause of Christ, and now it's PAYBACK time.

Mel is in my prayers, and will remain there.

Because "there but for the Grace of God, go I, or You, or ANYone".

[vetvetdoug]

I don't understand the thought. My Saviour was a Jew. God's chosen people in the Bible were Jews. I am a Christian and Jews are my people also.

OTOH Islam is an abomination and a false religion praying to a false god. For Christians to blame and hate Jews is folly.

[10mm]

Mel Gibson has reportedly sought rehab treatment, three days after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Big deal. A sober Jew-hater is still a Jew-hater. Rot in hell Gibson, you POS.

[fso301]

In addition to treatment for the alcoholism, Mel needs professional help in sorting out the issues resulting in his chronic self-medication.

[Mark-in-Kentucky]

You know, when I see pictures of Cindy Sheehan or any of the Code Pink crowd smiling and laughing while they're being arrested, I'm more disgusted by their demeanor than that of Mel's. I don't believe they really give a hoot about what they claim to care about; it's pure narcissism as I see it.

Gibson, I believe, is basically a good and honorable person. Does anyone seriously think he would gas six million Jews given the chance? Maybe he would, but I certainly don't sense that sort of evil in him. Given his bizarre behaviour upon his arrest, it is obvious he's been wrestling with the demons his father instilled in him, and that night they burst out in all their ugliness.

As has been said, .12 is hardly roaring drunk, and the fact that he was driving twice the speed limit tells me he was dealing with something else that night that had put him in a wreckless state of mind; a fight with his father, maybe...or an exceptionally ugly bit of fan mail. Really, who can say?

Have you ever been repeatedly and unjustly accused of being something you know you're not? Maybe with Mel having the monkey of his father's beliefs on his back, combined with all the anti-semite accusations leveled at him, drove him to believe he really was anti-semite, or drove him to throw it back in everyone's teeth. We all have our breaking point.

Granted, all the above is pure conjecture, but we're all human and wrestle with our own personal demons. Even the most well-adjusted of us have our issues.

Though I come off as a Gibson apologist, I'm not one of the "Passion Crowd". I haven't even seen the movie, to be honest.

[cyborg]

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