Mel Gibson staggers off the wagon

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CITIZEN

Monday, July 31, 2006 7:23 PM

I really have no idea why our very own anti-semetic news courier hasn't brought this up already, but whatever:

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Mel Gibson rants against Jews in drink-drive arrest
Nierob refused to comment on reports that after Gibson was stopped for driving at 87mph in a 45mph zone on the notoriously dangerous road he sat at the wheel of his Lexus LS 430 and repeatedly said: “My life is f*****.”

According to police records, Gibson, a strict Catholic, then launched into an anti-semitic tirade, referring to “f****** Jews” and stating that “the Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world”. He also repeatedly insulted the police officers, addressing one female sergeant as “sugar tits”.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-2292336,00.html

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Drink-driving Gibson says sorry
Hollywood actor and director Mel Gibson has said he is "ashamed" of the actions that led to his arrest for drink-driving early on Friday morning.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5228050.stm

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Mel Gibson statement in full:
"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 LA 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 and I apologize to anyone who I have offended.

"Also, I take this opportunity to apologize to the deputies involved for my belligerent behaviour. 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 behaviour 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 behaviour unbecoming of me in my inebriated state and have already taken necessary steps to ensure my return to health."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5230480.stm

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SIMONWHO

Monday, July 31, 2006 7:35 PM

It's not really a huge surprise this, what with his rather guarded comments when challenged about his father denying the holocaust, plus his reaction to the accusations of anti-semitism in The Passion of the Christ.

I'm sure there's a good few jokes to come of this.

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COZEN

Monday, July 31, 2006 7:42 PM

Mel Gibson's a drunken asshole? My reaction is: so gorram what. Yeah, he's a celebrity, but as human as you and I, and subject to the same human frailties. I'm glad he didn't hurt anyone during his drunken driving episode. Well, other than the feelings of a few million of the Jewish faith. I suppose, given his status as a "celebrity", he may be morally subject to paying a little more attention to the consequences of his actions, but I'm not certain this should be necessarily true.

Then again, as someone who has lost three of my direct family to the actions of drunken drivers, I'm all for a bullet to the mofo's brainpan. Don't much matter to me what career he has.

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OLDENGLANDDRY

Monday, July 31, 2006 8:58 PM

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Originally posted by citizen:
I really have no idea why our very own anti-semetic news courier hasn't brought this up already, but whatever:

Probably because he's still holidaying in Bohemia grove with his Daddy.

B.T.W. Any pictures of Seargent "Sugar tits"?
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DESKTOPHIPPIE

Monday, July 31, 2006 9:04 PM

Not exactly a fan of Mel's religious or political views - anti-semitism is absolutely abhorrent and I truly cannot understand how anyone with an ounce of sanity can claim the holocaust is a giant hoax - but I really don't think it's right to poke fun at someone who obviously has a drink problem.

Given the comments he made I'm pretty much planning not to see any movie he ever makes ever again, but as for the drinking ... the guy needs help. Best leave him to get it. He was bloody lucky he didn't end up killing someone though, the stupid B*&*&%^%.

CITIZEN

Monday, July 31, 2006 9:19 PM

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Originally posted by DesktopHippie:
I really don't think it's right to poke fun at someone who obviously has a drink problem.

How am I making fun?

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Given the comments he made I'm pretty much planning not to see any movie he ever makes ever again, but as for the drinking ... the guy needs help. Best leave him to get it. He was bloody lucky he didn't end up killing someone though, the stupid B*&*&%^%.

Although I understand your sentiment he chose to become an alcoholic, he can choose to stop and he can choose to continue. It's like saying "it's not MY fault I feel ill, I've got a hangover".

He chose to get in a car, drunk, and he chose to drive at nearly double the speed limit. He chose to make comments that are just to the right of Hitler's happy hour.

Frankly I doubt leaving him too it will give him the impetus to get his shit together.

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DESKTOPHIPPIE

Monday, July 31, 2006 9:38 PM

Sorry Citizen. It wasn't aimed at you, more of a general comment. I really didn't mean to cause offense.

As for choosing to become an alcoholic, I'm of the camp that sees it as a disease, not something people choose. I think being an alcoholic leads you to make some pretty crappy choices, and you have to accept the consequences of those choices (i.e - jail for driving while drunk), but I don't see it as something you can simply choose to stop. It's a lot more complicated than that.

It's up to Mel and the people around him to get the help he needs before he actually does kill someone. I don't see how trashing him online makes any difference. It's just kicking a guy while he's down, which I don't like. Although to be honest his anti-semetic rant pretty much makes him fair game. Which is my mixed-up way of saying bash him for his insane rantiness, not because he's an alcoholic.

Um... is that making any sense?

CITIZEN

Monday, July 31, 2006 9:56 PM

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Originally posted by DesktopHippie:
Sorry Citizen. It wasn't aimed at you, more of a general comment. I really didn't mean to cause offense.

Don't worry, you didn't, just wasn't sure where it was coming from is all. Though the thread title could be seen that way.

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As for choosing to become an alcoholic, I'm of the camp that sees it as a disease, not something people choose.

Sure, no one wakes up one morning and says "yeah, that's it, that's the life for me, alcoholism." Kids don't answer the question "What do you want to be when you grow up?" with "An alcoholic."

But no one makes an alcoholic drink. No one forces that first beer down their throat, no one makes them drink more and more until they finally become addicted. They choose to buy a beer instead of a coke, so although they don't consciously choose to become alcoholic they DO choose that path.

I mean if someone goes around having unprotected sex and they catch an STD, it's their fault.

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I don't see it as something you can simply choose to stop. It's a lot more complicated than that.

Hmm well I'm not sure I can agree. There's no magic pill to cure addiction, you can't go to hospital and come out well, you have to choose to stop drinking, and you have to have the will power to stick to that choice. At the end of the day going back to the drink is still a choice, one that's easier for the drinker than staying dry.

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Although to be honest his anti-semetic rant pretty much makes him fair game. Which is my mixed-up way of saying bash him for his insane rantiness, not because he's an alcoholic.

That was pretty much the main thrust of what I was going for here.

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CALHOUN

Monday, July 31, 2006 10:50 PM

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DesktopHippie wrote:
Monday, July 31, 2006 11:04

Given the comments he made I'm pretty much planning not to see any movie he ever makes ever again

I like Mel Gibson.

Yeah, sure drink driving is wrong and should be punished. Alcoholism is sad and alcoholics should get help.

But.. you cant really take anything said by a drunk as gospel..

I am not an alcoholic but on the times i have drank too much I said some stupid things which I really didnt believe. My point is I dont think Mel is neccessarily anti-jew or whatever... he was just drunk.

PDCHARLES

Monday, July 31, 2006 10:59 PM

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Originally posted by Calhoun:
I am not an alcoholic but on the times i have drank too much I said some stupid things which I really didnt believe. My point is I dont think Mel is neccessarily anti-jew or whatever... he was just drunk.

Word... it was the Passion of the Vice

EDIT: Damn, googled it, somebody already got that one.

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