1. Well, he has to find SOMEWHERE to hide from all this bad press and HYPOCRISY...

Posted at 4:20PM on Jul 31st 2006 by ...

2. I think it's just another example that the disease of
alcoholism
renders a person powerless. Alcoholism is a very insidious disease.
After he had his first drink when he relapsed, he became powerless
over the disease and was guaranteed to sink to the depths he did.
This disease is not discriminating. Anyone can and is effected by it
either by being an alcoholic themselves or by knowing someone who is.
His life has once again become unmanageable. My sympathies are with
Mr. Gibson because, unfortunately for him, his relapse has become the
talk of the town. Most fellow sufferers of this disease can
understand where he is coming from. Although, I do not condone his
behavior, I do feel that not he, but the alcohol is responsible for
any inappropriate remarks he made. However, he is accountable. I
wish him much success in regaining his sobriety. He will regret the
episode with so much remorse that it is going to be even more
difficult for him to get back up, dust himself off and come back to
the rooms of AA. It takes a great deal of humility to admit to such
a disasterous and damaging event and to make amends for his behavior
whether or not the public accepts it. He is a human being who is an
alcoholic. It has nothing to do with his celebrity status. That is
just going to make it more difficult and humbling to go forward and
to accept whatever the repercussions are. God help him.
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Posted at 4:21PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Mary M.

3. Who cares?

Posted at 4:23PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Ez

4. I hate Mel Gibson.That guy is such a douche bag. Why is he hating on the jews. Creating stupid movies that are so violent that they have no point and drunk driving. One of these days the cops will get smart and just shoot drunk drivers on site. After all they are murders with a loaded weapon...

Posted at 4:24PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Jimmy Blondell

5. Well to quote Gomer Pyle: "Well, surprise, surprise, surprise!"

Did it:

a.) For image sake.

b.) For himself.

c.) Both.

Posted at 4:25PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Jeremy Poteck

6. He's doing the right and responsible thing...

Posted at 4:26PM on Jul 31st 2006 by mike

7. Hey Mel STOP drinking, Stop beating your wife,
STOP molesting and abusing your kids,
and Stop blaming your father. Just a guess.

Posted at 4:26PM on Jul 31st 2006 by jon

8. I'd party with him. rock on Mel!

Posted at 4:28PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Julie Minton

9. Mel Gibson is a product of his nasty father who has taught and blasted anti Jewish propaganda. Gibson Sr. is a rabid Anti- Semite, who has no shame. Gibson should know better as he is a supposed family man who was instructed in tolerance by a religeous organization. However fanatics in all religions who no tolerance and wisdom. What a pitty the roman catholic Church does not distance themselves from these and other intolerant behaviours? The Church in many ways dictates to the world morality and has not let go of their inquisiation mentality toward Jews.
Gibson Jr. should never have said those revolting remarks, especially when no Jews where even involved in his disorderly conduct.

Posted at 4:33PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Andrew Mainz

10. Jon do you live with Mel? I didn't think so....Why would you say he was beating his wife and abusing his kids.....Get a life!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:38PM on Jul 31st 2006 by sam

11. Poor guy doesn't know what to do with his success. Prosperity guilt.

Anti Semite much?

Wow I guess everyone who had venom for Mel on Friday ended up being 110% correct. This guy is total trash, complete scumbag. Nice way to talk to Sheriff Deputies their Mel. Resist arrest often?

ANYONE who defends this guys behavior is just as lame.

He's a loser, if it was YOU who did this stuff YOU'D STILL BE IN LA COUNTY JAIL.
And you could bet your sweet a$$ ALL CHARGES AVAILABLE would be pressed.

STOP defending this douche.

BlackMetal

Posted at 4:40PM on Jul 31st 2006 by BlackMetal

12. Perhaps Mel comments have been expressed incorrectly by himself,
Why is Israel going in so hard against Lebanon, disproportionate force!
I'm not anit anyone, but its clearly wrong, and as per usual , it's the average Joe on the street, who had no say in anything, and the woman and children , who get hurt.
Perhaps we should also be looking at all the good things Mel Gibson has done.

Posted at 4:41PM on Jul 31st 2006 by John

13. Prentiss' comments sound like sour grapes - isn't his Passages where celebs go in and out and in and out..... Hope Mel comes out stronger and more compassionate to anyone who is not of his beliefs

Posted at 4:45PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Rhonda

14. Seeing as how the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program has successfully helped millions of alcoholics worldwide - for free - and Chris Prentiss runs a for-profit "celebrity treatment centre" I sincerely hope that he has not been advising Mr. Gibson.

Posted at 4:46PM on Jul 31st 2006 by Gary Myrick

15. He needs a brain and heart transplant.

Posted at 4:46PM on Jul 31st 2006 by jFp