Mel Gibson Not Happy With LA Cross Decision

NewsMax ^ | July 5, 2004 | Carl Limbacher

[Kaslin]

The courageous Hollywood Star who battled a horde of critics of his "The Passion of the Christ" -- and won -- may be ready for another fight over a "cross."

Reportedly upset over the recent decision of the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors to kow-tow to the ACLU and delete the tiny cross on the City's official seal, Mel Gibson is reported to be interested in helping to fight to retain the symbol, which represents the historical roots of the county. The city was first founded as a Christian mission.

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, the courageous supervisor who has battled to keep the cross on the seal, told the Los Angeles Daily News that Gibson had met with Rabbi Daniel Lapin, president of the National Jewish Christian Alliance Toward Tradition.

"The rabbi said he was with Mel Gibson and they were outraged at the action of the Board of Supervisors because the cross represents the historical founding of our county," Antonovich told the News.

While noting that he could not speak for the producer of the smash hit "The Passion of the Christ" Lapin told the News he is supporting a signature-gathering effort seeking to put the matter on the ballot and allow the citizens to decide if the cross should remain on the seal.

"This is what the Muslims did when they took over Spain, removed every sign of the cross," Lapin said. "I always say, Israel's safety belt is America's Bible Belt. As long as Americans respect the cross, Jews and other minorities are safe. In post-Christian Europe, anti-Semitism is rife."

During the heated controversy over the Passion, Rabbi Lapin was an outspoken defender of Gibson.

Gibson's spokesman said that the star, now in Australia, was not available for comment.

[NormsRevenge]

Mel should do a documentary about the ACLU , its history and its agenda.

[NormsRevenge]

and all of its "successes".

[Kaslin]

Mel should do a documentary about the ACLU , its history and its agenda.

And unlike Michael Moore he would do a real documentary

[HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity]

Cross ping.

[Flyer]

Mel stays so busy it's no wonder y'all have trouble getting together.

[saint]

Most people would be amazed if they opened their eyes and saw how many crosses there are around them. They're everywhere.

[Kaslin]

Most people would be amazed if they opened their eyes and saw how many crosses there are around them. They're everywhere.

Don't tell the dummies or they would want to get rid of intersections

[dennisw]

"This is what the Muslims did when they took over Spain, removed every sign of the cross," Lapin said. "I always say, Israel's safety belt is America's Bible Belt. As long as Americans respect the cross, Jews and other minorities are safe. In post-Christian Europe, anti-Semitism is rife."

Incisive comments

[Salvation]

**Mel should do a documentary about the ACLU , its history and its agenda.**

Better yet, do a documentary of Father Junipero Serra and how California was settled and the trail of missions was set up!

[Salvation]

Intersections

LOL!

[Salvation]

Catholic Discussion Ping!

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[SierraWasp]

As David Gould said on KSFO this past weekend (he mentions FR frequently) "We've become a Passion of Christ vs fairenheit 9-11 nation!"

[Tantumergo]

"And unlike Michael Moore he would do a real documentary"

Or maybe Michael Moore could play the lead role as the crucified one? (Real life of course!)

[gdc314]

ACLU is amazing...if they are going to be consistant, the goddess has to go too...there are active pagan's that worship such things.

g

[NavySEAL F-16]

And, you would have thought that Spain would have learned its lesson about appeasement. Unlike Chirac, who made the statement that there is nothing you can learn from history, I believe must learn from history.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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MEL's -PASSION- sparked by -WE WERE SOLDIERS-

http://www.TheAlamoFILM.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39081


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[Happygal]

What are they planning to replace it with? A pink triangle?

[Lady Eileen]

bump

[HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity]

**Mel should do a documentary about the ACLU , its history and its agenda.**

He did. It was called Conspiracy Theory.

[redgolum]

If there is any good coming out of this, it is that many are starting to notice that there are many Crosses out there.

This is a Passion vs Fahrenheit 911 culture.

[Barnacle]

Bump.

[Dec31,1999]

Get out 'cher cameras and git goin'! We can make a thousand films that would be much more eye opening than MM's tripe.

[Sybeck1]

Imagine he could take 300 million from Passion profits if necessary to fight the ACLU.

[Sybeck1]

Imagine he could take 300 million from Passion profits if necessary to fight the ACLU.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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...MEL's No. 1 Target =


...L.A. County Supervisor Yvonne Braithwaite-Burke =


.."I don't have to put up with 2,000 Bullies here (The Public in a Public Hearing) who are trying to make me switch my vote against the Cross"..


The Enemy is now Within...
and always has been.

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[kstewskis]

ping!

(and yes, I have "Ransom" on right now, WT!)

[onyx]

Mel Gibson and Rabbi Lapin!

WOW. That's one heck of a strong duo.

[Holden Magroin]

I was starting to wonder if there were someone else besides me who thinks some rich conservative out there ought to learn how to use a camcorder and start cranking out conservative movies. I would like to see movie versions of anti-Clinton books like "Losing Bin Laden" and "Dereliction of Duty." Mel Gibson would seem like the obvious choice to do such a movie, but he seems to be part of the black helicopter crowd rather than the conservative movement. In fact, his company, Icon Productions, tried to buy the rights to "Fahrenheit 9/11." Maybe Gibson could do a politically incorrect movie about the Crusades.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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Anything you'd like to add here about our previous Freeps before the L.A. Board of Supervisors on behalf of the Cross..???


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[zip]

ping

[Northern Yankee]

Maybe you should switch to Braveheart, and let William Wallace allow his broad sword to "sing" a little bit.

I hope he does fight this.

I remember when this first came up about a month or so ago.

We need to fight this type of thing every step of the way.

Karen... Can I borrow your sword for a few days? *grins*

[Aquinasfan]

Reportedly upset over the recent decision of the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors to kow-tow to the ACLU and delete the tiny cross on the City's official seal, Mel Gibson is reported to be interested in helping to fight to retain the symbol

The Spirit is working in Mel. If the ACLU was wise, they wouldn't mess with him.

[kstewskis]

Maybe you should switch to Braveheart, and let William Wallace allow his broad sword to "sing" a little bit. I hope he does fight this. I remember when this first came up about a month or so ago. We need to fight this type of thing every step of the way. Karen... Can I borrow your sword for a few days? *grins*

Well, let's just ask him! I'm sure he won't mind. :D

[Northern Yankee]

Let's just ask him? (x)

Who... him?

[kstewskis]

you have freepmail :)