Actor Val Kilmer apologizes for insulting Vets, New Mexico residents (Partial apology anyway)

American Thinker ^ | 06/24/2010 | David Paulin

[SeekAndFind]

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer on Wednesday gave a partial apology to New Mexico residents who were outraged that he'd reportedly called them drunks and also disparaged Vietnam veterans. Among the magazines that allegedly misquoted the actor were Rolling Stone and Esquire. In a bizarre moment at the public hearing where Kilmer spoke, a Hispanic man suggested the actor was a racist businessman.

 

Kilmer, wearing a prominent pony tail, got the permits he was seeking from county commissioners to turn his sprawling ranch outside Santa Fe into an upscale bed-and-breakfast. But resident Abran Tapia -- who together with other residents had opposed the permits because of Kilmer's alleged insults -- was not satisfied with what one local TV station called Kilmer's "partial apology."  

 

"It's the biggest piece of crap that I've ever heard, Tapia said of Kilmer, who has put on considerable weight since the height of his Hollywood days. 

 

Tapia, rising another concern, also complained that Kilmer's bed-and-breakfast would be "racist" because Hispanics couldn't afford to stay there, according to one news report. It was a puzzling remark, to be sure -- one that no doubt caught Kilmer off guard. No matter that it reflects a common sentiment among deep-thinking Hollywood liberals, members of ACORN, and perhaps even President Obama and his friends in Washington and Chicago.

Here's the TV news segment referenced above (CLICK ON ABOVE LINK TO VIEW):

[McGavin999]

OMG that is too funny.

[Red Badger]

Among the magazines that allegedly misquoted the actor were Rolling Stone and Esquire.

But McChrystal wasn't?...............

[silverleaf]

Like- “I apologize and veterans will get a discount at my B&B”?

[silverleaf]

Like- “I apologize and veterans will get a discount at my B&B”?

[MarineBrat]

Tapia, rising another concern, also complained that Kilmer's bed-and-breakfast would be "racist" because Hispanics couldn't afford to stay there

This is one of those situations where I'd tell both sides to blow it out their A.

[Joe 6-pack]

"Tapia, rising another concern, also complained that Kilmer's bed-and-breakfast would be "racist" because Hispanics couldn't afford to stay there..."

"For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.."

[I cannot think of a name]

Will he apologize for a few of his movies as well?

[Red Badger]

...Kilmer's bed-and-breakfast would be "racist" because Hispanics couldn't afford to stay there,...

So, this person is saying there are no wealthy Hispanics?..........That is soooooo bigoted, it's ludicrous..............

[Siena Dreaming]

said of Kilmer, who has put on considerable weight since the height of his Hollywood days

He was skinny until he starred in that movie with Marlon Brando.

[SeekAndFind]

Will he apologize for a few of his movies as well?

Wonder why he had to insult veterans when he played one here :


VAL KILMER AS ICE IN TOP GUN

[silverleaf]

Oh Val, in addition to veterans, please give a discount to J-Lo, Marc Antony, Selma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Gloria Estefan, Antonio Banderas, George Lopez and Cameron Diaz too, will ya?

We bleed for the poor “hispanics” who need Santa Fe B&B rooms.....

[whitedog57]

Having said all that, we are missing the role of government.

We have far too much government control of land use, mortgage markets, banking and the like.

The government has decreed that Kilmer can’t operate his house as a guest ranch. What business is it of theirs what he does with his own property?

Please, Freepers, don’t buy the Statist argument that the land and land use belongs to “the people.” Therefore, you have to get permission.

While Kilmer is creepy in his reaction, the BIG point is that the government is at fault here. Not him.

[Constitution Day]

LOL

[ketelone]

Top gun he aint... for sure.

[EagleUSA]

“Tapia, rising another concern, also complained that Kilmer’s bed-and-breakfast would be “racist” because Hispanics couldn’t afford to stay there....”

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This got many readers....what a crock of TYPICAL PLAYBOOK LIBERAL HORSE CRAP!!!! I know many other groups of folks that could not afford to stay there either....what a bunch of whining scum. Go back across the border and stay there.

[SeekAndFind]

Val Kilmer has gone from this :


TO THIS :

Sad, real sad.

[silverleaf]

whoa- the Ice Man became an IceBerg- with his own zip code

[Red Badger]

All land belongs to the king...................you just rent it with your taxes................

[nascarnation]

wow Val has “Algored”