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Mel Gibson's statement on his DUI arrest
GrandForksHerald.com ^ | 7/29/06

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."


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To: big'ol_freeper
Judge not, lest ye be judged.

Sorry. When Gibson makes anti-semitic statements, even under the influence, we can judge him to be anti-semitic.

61 posted on 07/29/2006 2:10:22 PM PDT by sinkspur (Today, we settled all family business.)
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To: dfwgator

In all the interveiws I have seen of Mel, he strikes me as an good person. True, interviews does not tell all, but you can see in the way he carries himself that he is not one the hollywood snobs.
I think Mel will atone for his sins.
At least he didnt kill someone while drunk.


62 posted on 07/29/2006 2:10:51 PM PDT by Yorlik803 ( When are we going to draw a line a say"this far and no farther")
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To: LdSentinal

sounds like young Congressman Kennedy . but...I have not read down the thread yet to see if someone else posted that.


63 posted on 07/29/2006 2:10:57 PM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (A few clever bones tossed on gay unions, flag burning & Iraq still don't absolve GWB over BORDERS)
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To: LdSentinal

Give the guy a break. Wouldn't you be upset if the Jews had crucified one of your best friends?


64 posted on 07/29/2006 2:11:07 PM PDT by babydoll22 (The facts ma'am, just the facts. I don't give a s**t how you feel.)
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To: veronica
Not very Christian. Boy, did I have him pegged.

And your idea of Christianity is...what? Total righteousness? A total and complete absence of sin? Mel made a mistake. He sinned. Like all Christians, he will forever come up short of the standard set by Jesus. It sounds like he's doing his best to repent to us, and more importantly I pray, to God.

Jhn 8:7 He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

65 posted on 07/29/2006 2:11:19 PM PDT by highimpact
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To: veronica

Oh you do? Then I apologize for not recognizing your credentials.


66 posted on 07/29/2006 2:11:35 PM PDT by big'ol_freeper (It looks like one of those days when one nuke is just not enough-- Lt. Col. Mitchell, SG-1)
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To: LdSentinal

He is ashamed he got caught.


67 posted on 07/29/2006 2:11:37 PM PDT by Uncle Hal
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To: babydoll22
Wouldn't you be upset if the Jews had crucified one of your best friends?

You have GOT to be kidding, right?

68 posted on 07/29/2006 2:11:47 PM PDT by Petronski (Living His life abundantly.)
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To: veronica

Seriously, if we have no right to judge, then there should never have been a Nuremberg Trial.


69 posted on 07/29/2006 2:11:47 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Yorlik803

Oh please, how inane. Holding someone to account for their behavior is not acting like you have no flaws.


71 posted on 07/29/2006 2:11:59 PM PDT by Shimmer128 (i thought that I was supposed to accomplish something before I was allowed to be proud of myself.)
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To: LdSentinal
Gibson sounds like another spoiled,rich,Hollywood jackass. What a shame.
72 posted on 07/29/2006 2:12:07 PM PDT by 4yearlurker (12th district Freeper.)
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To: LdSentinal
"I see no apologies to the Jewish community."

Would that be the same Jewish community that crucified him every day for more than a year in an outrageous attempt to censure his film the "Passion"? As I recall the various Jewish "communities" tried hard, very hard, to have his movie censured or even stopped from being shown, because, as they assured everyone, "it will renew the Christian persecution of Jews". Never has ANY Hollywood producer had to endure so much venom and verbal visceration from a group of people over the production of a movie than Mel Gibson did, and the assaults began one year BEFORE his movie was completed. So who owes whom an apology?

73 posted on 07/29/2006 2:12:15 PM PDT by TheCrusader
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To: redpoll; veronica

I'm going to keep screaming this...EVERY JEW IN THE WORLD HAS A TARGET ON THEM NOW...THE LAST THING WE NEED IS A HIGH PROFILE AMERICAN CELEBRITY MAKING STATEMENTS LIKE THIS. Now, everything the left said about THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST is true. EVERYTHING. So in one night, Gibson lost all his credibility. He can go to hell.


74 posted on 07/29/2006 2:12:28 PM PDT by Hildy
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To: LdSentinal

What he said about jews under the influence is not very different from what Pat Buchanan would say on any given night after a drink of water.


76 posted on 07/29/2006 2:12:52 PM PDT by Wyoming Cowboy
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To: LdSentinal

Gimme a frickin' break. I'd cut a guy a break for this when he's 20 as long he doesn't do it again. Mel is 50 years old. The magic word that could've prevented this whole stupid thing is: TAXI.


77 posted on 07/29/2006 2:12:56 PM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity ("Sharpei diem - Seize the wrinkled dog.")
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To: TheCrusader

HOW DARE YOU....


78 posted on 07/29/2006 2:13:07 PM PDT by Hildy
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To: LdSentinal
I see no apologies to the Jewish community.

He said his statements were despicable, is that not clear enough for you? Or should he have torn his garment?
I have never seen such deplorable behavior as I see from some attacking Mel Gibson who admits he has been battling alcoholism throughout his life. He apologized, and I believe him. I surely won't be casting stones anytime soon and I highly doubt all of Gibson's sanctimonious deriders will be either.

79 posted on 07/29/2006 2:13:10 PM PDT by jla
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To: LdSentinal

Pretty hateful words if that Sheriff's report is accurate....bet the lady Freepers who were fawning over him still would take him...


80 posted on 07/29/2006 2:13:40 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
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