It is good to hear that there is someone in the popular entertainment industry who is not on the far left end of the political spectrum.
Mel is correct. It is an astonishing miscarriage of justice.
Thanks to Mel for telling the unvarnished truth.
In another light, there is a thought that goes through my mind. This may be an odd thought, but it almost seems like there is some sort of a question which arises concerning the sexual proclivities or attitudes (maybe even latent) of some of the key players in this fiasco. Mikey was a tall, arguably good looking, well-spoken,forceful, convincing young man (getting a little long in the tooth and paunchy at this point). He seems to have been able to get exactly what he wanted at every turn regarding Terry, even when it did not make common sense that he should. Now, I am not suggesting any sort of actual illicit sexual relationships (outside the "other woman" one), not in real life, but perhaps fantasy attraction? This is all just so odd that it beggars the question, "What could possibly, besides money, be hidden in this whole mess?" I'm not accusing anyone, have no firsthand knowledge, but it IS all warped for some reason. I realize we would never know for sure, for it is impossible to know what goes on in any man's mind or daydreams, even when all looks normal on the surface.
Suppose the judge had ordered her hung in the public square. I bet the President, the Governor and the Congress would have done something then.
But they do it this way, the effect is the same, and suddenly everybody is neutered. I don't buy it.
This is a turf battle with a handicapped woman being held hostage by the Sharks in order to show the Jets (and everyone else) just who really runs the neighborhood.
Many have said that the Schiavo case will be with us long after she passes. Mel is dead on target that this country is allowing this state sanctioned murder to occur and it is appalling.
Here is a "FR'instance" that should give everyone pause for thought. One, single, narrow-minded judge in FL has shown the world what it takes to shut down the state government of FL, the state legislature, the governor's office, the Congress of the US and the President of the US. It takes a single judge with a gavel willing to issue a court order.
Now, "FR'instance", suppose Kim Jong-Il or AQ get their hands on an ICBM or two and decide to shoot them our way after adding a nuclear device or even just a dirty bomb on top? And, suppose that, right after they fire these missiles, they make a satellite phone call to their envoy standing right outside of the Pinellas county courthouse and he gets a certain FL judge to issue a court order blocking the FL governor and/or state legislature, ANY state governor or legislature, the President or the Congress from taking ANY retaliatory action?
The brothers Bush and Judger Greer have combined to show the world what it takes to keep us from doing ANYTHING to protect ourselves. Now, suppose that Saddam Hussein had known that just before the start of the Iraq War?
Mel: Make a movie on this.
I will go.
I know how he feels.
Heard this interview with Mel Gibson and I've got to say, it was really, really impressive....no wonder Hollywood tries to kick this guy around...Mel was very articulate, very intelligent and very compassionate in his remarks...no doubt....this gentleman would make an excellent politician for the Republicans....
BTTT!
I want to thank you all for good phrases which I used in emails to President Bush and Governor Bush this morning.
When they get to the Judgment Seat of Heaven, they cannot say, "But, we didn't know. . . ."
They know, I told them.
Good for Mel!