Mel Gibson Case -- An Outrage

46. I think too much is being told to the public.So he got caught DUI,big deal,there's a lot of people getting caught.The only big deal is that so much is being told because he is a celebrity.I suppose everyone is perfect and everyone knows all our mistakes,I don't even think so.I think anything that was said during, before, and after his arrest is totally private and is between him and the arresting officers.Nothing should have been told to the public,because it's no one else's buisness and if it were any of us we wouldn't want everyone knowing our buisness.We ALL make mistakes one way or another.

Posted at 4:54PM on Jul 29th 2006 by Darlene

47. Whether the police are corrupt (which some are and some are not) or whether Mel Gibson is anti-semite (as some are and some are not) should not be the main issue here. The bottom line is the man was driving under the influence of alcohol, thus, breaking the law. Like any other person who does such, he was correctly arrested and processed. And, please people, those of you who say "who cares if he was driving drunk others do it", just remember one of your loved ones could easily be killed by a drunk driver. Mel was lucky he did not commit that atrocity. Nevertheless, Mel Gibson should be tried and sentenced according to the law. Afterall, we are a nation founded on them.

Posted at 4:56PM on Jul 29th 2006 by Lisa

48. HERE WE GO AGAIN-MAKING UP LIES AND INNUNDOES WHERE THERE ARE NONE. DOESN'T THE REPORTER HAVE ANY OTHER WAY HE COULD GET BACK AT MEL GIBSON BECAUSE MEL SAYS THE JEWS KILLED CHRIST? GIVE ME A BREAK! AND GET OVER IT!

Posted at 5:00PM on Jul 29th 2006 by EVELYN HENDRICKSON

49. I believe Mel Gibson should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law as would anyone else in this situation. He is not a religious man. He is a pathetic excuse of a man. He preaches hate and antisemitism. Let the world finally see him for what he is.....a low life alcoholic who hates anyone with different views and beliefs then himself. He resisted arrest, was driving under the influence,verbally abused the officers...just to name a few of the charges which should be brought against him. What's a shame is that he may never have had a sober moment in the past. He is a hateful and cruel person who has finally received his due. Let's hope they keep him in jail for as long as possible. Let him really have time to spend with himself and see what an awfull person he is. An apology to the Jewish people is a minimum of what he should do....not that it would change one bit of what i think of him. The Jewish community of Hollywood who have stood behind him in the past after hateful remarks should be ashamed of themselves for associating with such a low life. Mel Gibson........I only hope you are punished to the full extent of the law for your latest stunt!!!!!!

Posted at 5:03PM on Jul 29th 2006 by Paul Shapiro

50. The author of this article can kiss my ass !

Posted at 5:04PM on Jul 29th 2006 by FEDUP

51. Mr. Levin, Do you need attention ? Did someone cause you great personal pain in your past? You obviously have an innate ability to create energy and attention. Yes, your Mother most likely gave you the gift of "verbal connectability" and your love of storytelling. However, why do so in a negative manner especially in the case of Mr. Gibson? Having a Jewish Australian grandmother I learned to embrace the gift of her storytelling and the value of grand ethics and my heritage from Jewish female power...why haven't you? Your Mother cannot be proud of your using your intellectual and charismatic power in such a negative manner...if indeed you come from such a rich heritage.

Posted at 5:04PM on Jul 29th 2006 by Julie Ann Brown

52. I appears to me that Mr. Levin has a lot against Mel Gibson because of his "Passion Of The Christ" film. I didn't read anywhere that Mel Gibson asked the police to give him a break, did he Mr. Levin??? It was the decision of the police to sugar coat it, but so what. He didnt' kill anybody and they were covering it up, it was the words Mel used. Get over it already, Mr. Levin and get on with your life and if you want to make things better in the world, make your case for things that matter to the world... One thing about Mel Gibson, no one ever said he was an angel, but he is a genius in the film world. It takes a lot of guts to make that film and by the way, Mr. Levin, Jesus was Jewish and the Jews did kill him along with the Romans. I'm jewish and the truth is the truth...

Posted at 5:06PM on Jul 29th 2006 by Deb

53. Dear Mr. Levin:

Mel Gibson has already issued a statement apologizing for his horrid behavior. He is a normal person just like everyone else and battles demons and says stupid things when he's drunk.
Your outrage is a bit too much, he didn't personally harm you, in fact you make a living out of stalking people like Mel Gibson.
In fact you should be more outraged at your own behavior of attempting to make news out of the comments posted about Paris Hilton then doing a stupid interview with her giving her more publicity. Please, at least Mel Gibson has talent, he's a director, producer, actor, when all you are is a part of the crazy media that elevates them into the positions that they are.
Get over yourself, Mel Gibson was let go after posting bail, I should hope that if you were arrested the LAPD would try to protect your privacy too. Afterall, we are still entiltled to our privacy, even though you invade celebrities privacy all the time.

Posted at 5:14PM on Jul 29th 2006 by Mel

54. News is reported as Who, What, When, Where and Why. It's supposed to be factual, and not full of the writer's own take on whatever subject they seem to be reporting. Mel Gibson was stopped for a DUI, end of story. Apparently, Mr. Levin seems to have his own agenda regarding Mr. Gibson and he's not reporting anything, he's telling story. A story punctuated with his own ideas and thoughts about what happened. I say, who cares what Mr. Levin thinks? I sure don't. Report the news....don't fictionalize it with your own garbage Mr. Levin.

Posted at 5:16PM on Jul 29th 2006 by masked blogger

55. Well well. Mr Levin back at it. What poor Harvey doesn't understand, but certainly what Mel Gibson does, is that Jews of Mr. Levins kind are what certainly will bring about their expiulsion from america. What? Don't believe it will happen? Think you are too prominent and too much money? Fact is Jews have been thrown out of every country they slithered their way into. Funny how that is? Thats the story of the Jews. They despise goys. They despise white goys most. Their hatred stems from their knowledge of being inferior to whites Thats why they hate Mr. Gibson. They hate him because they can never be like him. Need proof? Mr levin makes his living publishing and selling crap to the sheeple. He produces nothing of value. He leeches off productive people. Very sad Harvey. Being a bottom feeder.

So keep up the good work Harvey. Remember it is your kind who will destroy your own.

Posted at 5:20PM on Jul 29th 2006 by joy division

56. What an enlightenment! It turns out Mel Gibson is actually an arrogant JERK!

I used to enjoy his movies but, after this incident, I will never again pay
to attend one.

I'm very glad his actions were taped.....maybe he won't be able to slink away from
these charges. Just because he's a celebrity and has a lot of money, doesn't
make him exempt from the law. I hope he's squirming, KNOWING the public is
now aware of his true nature and how idiotic his actions were!

I have totally reversed my former opinion of this exposed anti-Semitic SLIME-ball.

Posted at 5:20PM on Jul 29th 2006 by Lee

57. I HAVE SEEN MY LAST MEL GIPSON MOVIE. I NEVER SAW PASSION OF THE CHRIST BECAUSE IT'S ALL BULLSHIT ANYWAY. JESUS WAS A MAN NOT A GOD OR THE SON OF GOD. AND FOR ALL YOU CHRISTIANS, WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO UNDERSTAND THAT IF GOD TRULLY EXISTS THEN HE IS THE GOD OF ALL PEOPLE WHETHER YOU BE CHRISTIAN, JEWISH, MUSLIM, BUDDHIST, HINDU, ETC. ETC. ETC. I'M SICK AND TIRED OF YOU RIGHT WING MORONS PREACHING YOUR JESUS BULLSHIT AND TELLING EVERYONE THAT IF THEY DO NOT BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOUR YOUR GOING TO HELL. WELL FOLKS, I FEEL LIKE THIS. I AM A DECENT HUMAN BEING AND IF GOD (IF HE EXISTS) DOES NOT LIKE ME FOR WHO I AM HE CAN KISS MY ASS ALONG WITH ALL YOU RIGHT WING IDIOTS.

Posted at 5:51PM on Jul 29th 2006 by Phil

58. This sounds like a replay of the Dianna Ross DUI case here in Tucson a couple of years ago.
Same "do you know who I am?"
She finally skated with an overnite stay in jail in another state!!
Good thing she wasn't Joe Crap, the Rag Man.

Posted at 5:59PM on Jul 29th 2006 by Del Kane

59. I will wait for all the facts as the media does not always tell the Truth.
GOD Bless. clem.

Posted at 6:02PM on Jul 29th 2006 by Clem

60. Man, I love all the expert opinions here. Especially the moron that gives refrence to "official" reports being doctored, and or altered. Guees what Perry Mason, the officers field report. ( Which is how it is designated up to the point that it lands on an ADA's desk and he in turn files the indicment for the offense(s) committed)) Is NOT an "offical" or "government document.
Bottom line here is that if Mr. Gibson did allegedly make racial slurs while allegedly DUI. They are not relavant in the case before him and as such, should not have been included in the initial field notes.
The arresting officer was and is aware of this and I am at a loss as to why it took 8 pages of field notes to record a simple DWI even if there were additional factors around the case such as the bolting to his car, (had he been arrested at this time?), or being beligerent.
There is no question that he was video taped and consented to a breath test. These factors will be considered when he has his day in court.
My only question is whether or not the arresting officer took offense to Mr. Gibsons portrayal in the Passion of Christ, and I am kinda curious if he is of Jewish descent. I am Jewish but would not have included the inflamatory and irrelavent
statements that were in no way relavant to the alleged DWI case.

Posted at 6:05PM on Jul 29th 2006 by Ron