Posted on 07/29/2006 1:51:47 PM PDT by LdSentinal
The following is the complete text of Mel Gibson's statement regarding his arrest for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol:
"After drinking alcohol on Thursday night, I did a number of things that were very wrong and for which I am ashamed. I drove a car when I should not have, and was stopped by the L.A. County sheriffs. The arresting officer was just doing his job and I feel fortunate that I was apprehended before I caused injury to any other person.
"I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested, and said things that I do not believe to be true and which are despicable. I am deeply ashamed of everything I said.
"Also, I take this opportunity to apologize to the deputies involved for my belligerent behavior. They have always been there for me in my community and indeed probably saved me from myself. I disgraced myself and my family with my behavior and for that I am truly sorry.
"I have battled the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse. I apologize for any behavior unbecoming of me in my inebriated state and have already taken necessary steps to ensure my return to health."
Weird that an argument is being put forward stating that since none of us are perfect, we cannot criticise Mel. In that case, we might as well close up shop here on FR, since we do some criticising.
If Mel had used the word "Christian" where he used the word "Jews," one wonders if so many here would still be willing to give the guy a pass.
"My father never lied to me."
So we are to take that statement as meaning that Hutton Gibson never lied about the Catholic faith, but he might have lied about other things?
You're stretching. You know very well how Gibson meant his statement.
So who among us is a Saint?
BS. When you are drunk is when your true feelings come out.
He was .4 over the line for crying out loud. If he is the Alkie like you say he is, that isnt nothing.
A group of people whose job it is to protect Jews were upset with Gibson's portrayal of Jews. They called him on it. He argued back..they argued back...all the way it was supposed to be done. GIBSON SAID JEWS WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE ILLS IN THE WORLD. Looks like maybe old Abe was right with his assessment of Gibson's motivation in making this film. NOW, whether that's true or not is now moot...because by saying what Mel said last night, he cannot defend himself any longer. HE SCREWED HIMSELF. GET IT NOW?
I could have written this on many Friday mornings ;-)
ROTFLMAO!
Please give me a specific example of Rush being anti-semitic? He has stated how he loves Netanyahu, some Israeli general that he met, and several Jewish friends who are cigar smokers. Give me a specific example of Rush being anti-semitic to back-up your cheap-shot charge.
"Has Kennedy apologized for his alcoholism? "
Which one are you referring to? ;-)
Cheers
Please see my earlier apology to the other guy. I forgot to finish my thought, and it changed the meaning of my post considerably.
BUT, for what it's worth, my family spent 800 years getting killed and persecuted by the Engish, right up to when my parents came to the US, so please don't paint with such broad strokes. Hatred is what it is, and among other things, it is contageous. Best to you and yours.
Nobody is a saint but it is irrelevant.
I don't buy the argument that you have to be a saint to see what someone else is doing is reprehensible.
Yeah, you're absolutely right. The "See, I was right all along about him" crowd is in full cry today.
So what you're saying is, no apology or amends would be acceptable to you? Wow. Are you that unwilling to forgive the people you actually know, or is it just strangers?
A recently departed very dear relative of mine used to call it "liquid courage". It was only when she'd had a few drinks that she could stand up to her verbally abusive husband.
In Mel's case, it was "liquid anti-Semitism".
That statement is pure damage control.
And he does truly hate the Jewish people.
Rush is one of the best friends of Israel and Jews.
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