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BULLETIN: Gibson: "I'm Not an Anti-Semite"

Mel GibsonLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Mel Gibson says there's "no excuse" and there should be "no tolerance" for "anyone who thinks or expresses any kind of anti-Semitic remark." In a statement, Gibson says, "I want to apologize specifically to everyone in the Jewish community for the vitriolic and harmful words that I said to a law enforcement officer the night I was arrested on a D-U-I charge."

Gibson goes on to say, "I am not an anti-Semite. I am not a bigot. Hatred of any kind goes against my faith." He asks to meet with leaders of the Jewish community for what he calls a "one-on-one discussion" to find "the appropriate path for healing."

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46. Anyone who has ever had too much to drink has said and done things that are totally out of character and to anyone who says no...never happend to me, then you're a liar!

The real issue here is ...........Why Mel is only now getting arrested on his 3rd stop for DUI? Who the hell cares about what he said...why is he only now getting arrested and seeking treatment? Where in the hell is his wife....or rest of the family? Obviously they have known that he needed treatment before now.

Lastly, if anyone here really thinks Mel's career is "over"...hahahaha! You're too funny!

Posted at 12:11PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Pink Sherbert

47. OH FOR GODS SAKE..... GET THE F**K OVER IT!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:12PM on Aug 1st 2006 by trish

48. Mel Gibson comes from an anti-Semitic father and is, in fact,
OBVIOUSLY an anti-Semite himself ! The Passion was nothing more than
a sado-mashchistic attempt which very clearly used that particular
part of the New Testament that has been the rationale used for
centuries to perpetrate harrassment and killing of Jews. It is alive
and well to this very day. The purpose of Gibson's film was to show
the most horrific disgusting torture and murder of a man claimed God
by some and indict the Jews for it. Face reality it's not the
alcohol talking. It's Mel Gibson himself! End of story. I will
NEVER see his movies EVER.

Posted at 12:12PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Natalie Rosen

49. Mel-
God gave us Jesus:) yes, a Jew!
God hates Sin, Plan and simple!
God loves Mankind!
Jesus paid the price for you!
Plan and simple!
He loves everyone, Just hates the sin!
Remember, when you think the world hates you!
Remember, what our Lord Jesus said, If the world
hated me first, It will hate you because you
are not of the world--
Plan and simple!
Jesus loves you!!
Plan and simple!

Debra-

Posted at 12:12PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Debra Arterburn

50. The only thing that disappoints me is Mel kissing their asses now.

Posted at 12:15PM on Aug 1st 2006 by kay

51. While I am disappointed to hear about this I believe to be perfectly fair the following should be considered:

I would like to know exactly what he said.
I would also like to know under what circumstance he said it. (Drunk yes, but circumstances still shed light on what was said and reveals character).
I would like to know why he said it.

All of this information will probably never be provided, however unless further light is shined on this situation I am a bit disappointed but will also attempt to reserve some judgment. I think this is only fair since this is Hollywood, and no bit of news happens without a bit of spin.

Posted at 12:15PM on Aug 1st 2006 by GeneR777

52. Mel Gibson is an Anti-Semetic asshole, period, plain and simple.
He spoke his real thoughts, and now we know that he has no character or principles either.
As a Roman Catholic, I am deeply offended that he attempted to hide behind his
RC faith. Gibson should be excommunicated from the RC Church, pronto tonto!
Gibson does not speak for the RC Church or Catholics in general.
He can go and heal with the rest of Hollywood's wackie set.

Posted at 12:16PM on Aug 1st 2006 by R Crook

53. When your drunk you say things that you mean, but didn't mean to say.

Posted at 12:17PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Tim

54. Wanted to add one more thing...........

Ephesians 1:7

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace

Posted at 12:20PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Pink Sherbert

55. Mel Gibson is a person with a very limited brain capacity.
Time for him to leave and not to ever return. Enough is enough.
He used so many people to get waht he wants. Now it's time that he gets what he desrves. JAIL TIME!!!

Posted at 12:20PM on Aug 1st 2006 by gompy_usa

56. Apology accepted, Mel! Though I think some Jews need to get some thicker skin. Not everyone is going to like you and it's rather infantile for some Jews to go nuts just because someone says something bad about them. If I had a hissy fit every time someone said something bad about me I would probably just have to kill myself. Good grief. Get over it people!!!!

Posted at 12:21PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Cary

57. Mr. Gibson is an incredible man. He is a great father, husband, and friend, and has done alot for the community. One incident of DUI and the media blows this up. I can only say that, indirectly, I have assisted him on one dilema, and he prooved that he is just a human being like you and I. We all make mistakes. P.S.......I am a devout Catholic. I have one question to all of you...Is everyone upset because Mel Gibson demonstrated to the world, through cinema, that the Jews did kill Jesus, as it is stated in the Bible?

Posted at 12:23PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Gregory J. Chavez

58. To Sean #11: I made a post last night on a different Mel article with the same link -- it is a fake. Someone alerted me to the fact that the bottom of the article clearly states "This is a faux news article." Apparently it's a hack -job into BBC's website...

Posted at 12:24PM on Aug 1st 2006 by ...

59. 1. I disregarded his father's opinions, but now we have heard Mel's, and they sound a lot alike.
2. Are we supposed to ignore anything someone says or does when they are intoxicated? "Oh, it's not his fault, he was drunk."

Posted at 12:25PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Steve

60. Has Hollywood shunned these people?

Roman Polanski-rape of a minor..leaving country to avoid charges?

Sean Penn- spouse abuse

Robert Downey jr- severe drug addiction, many arrests

Gary busey- drug arrests

Nick Nolte- drug arrests

Wynona Ryder- retail theft

Tracey Gold-drunk and nearly killed her family driving drunk.

Willie Nelson-drugs

George Michael
Hugh Grant
Boy George
Bobby Brown
Michael jackson
Little Kim
Diana Ross
Christian Slater
Martha stewart
Keanu
Russell Crowe

I think you get my point, some of these arrests were for violent actions, many DUI's with mouthing off to the cops..same as Mel...How many Hollywood bigwigs still help Roman Polanski and Michael jackson? Untill you disavow all the crap from all the celebrities dont start talking about mel being shunned in hollywood.

This is all media pushed for sensationalism, and if stories about stars disappeared completly I wouldnt mind a bit. Do the movie/tv show/music and STFU! We dont care how big a home you have, the media might but regular people dont really care.

Posted at 12:26PM on Aug 1st 2006 by Fran

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