[Abathar]

If you were to print out exactly what Mel said that night, then erase the word Jew and substitute it with the work "Neocon", he would be hailed as a great visionary of our times by his peers in Hollywood.

Can you imagine if Sean Penn, Martin Sheen, or Tim Robbins got pulled over under the exact same circumstances and the arresting officer had a "Vote Republican" pin on? What Mel said would be tame compared to the utter hatred and vile screaming that would come from those people. The exact same hatred, the same vitriolic rants that they are ripping Mel for would be coming out of their mouths but it would be an on an acceptable topic for them. Even I would go off like that if the cop was showing off a "NAMBLA Is An Acceptable Lifestyle" pin he got from the local meeting he attended.

Cut Mel some slack, at least his apology was a real apology and he is willing to admit he has a problem, unlike most hate mongers who revel in their hatred. (like everyone at DU does...)

[shield]

I thank Mel Gibson for several wonderful movies. Braveheart...The Passion of the Christ....The Patriot....

Hollyweirdo hates Mel 'cause he's succeeded going against the grain of Hollyweirdo...that place it nothing but an anti-America land of the fruits and nuts. THE LAND OF THE LOONS!!!!!

[sweetliberty]

"What Mel said would be tame compared to the utter hatred and vile screaming that would come from those people."

Excellent and valid point. Personally, whatever people's individual opinions, I think it is shameful how Mel is being attacked on all sides. It says a heck of a lot more about the attackers than it does about Mel.