Gibson Says "All My Friends Are Cops"

Mel Gibson: Click to watchTMZ has turned up video shot by "EXTRA" of video of Mel Gibson with Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, shot in June, 2002, where actor talks about his close relationship with the Sheriff's Department.

Gibson served as spokesman at an event for LASSO (Los Angeles Sheriff's Star Organization), a foundation that gives scholarships to the children of fallen deputies. At one point, Gibson said: "I was late in coming here today and I think I almost got a ticket."

Gibson was praised by the Sheriff as "a wonderful man." During an interview, Gibson talked about how one particular deputy would come by his home every few weeks. "Officer Friendly pops around and just checks to see how things are..." Gibson said. He continues: "He just has a cup of coffee for ten minutes and hits the road."

Gibson said "All my friends are cops...I get on with them."

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46. I am waiting for the "some of my friends are Jewish" quote.

Posted at 10:03PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Jodi

47. No matter what this man says, he is an idiot for driving drunk.
All the antisemetic crap he spouted off just reinforced the fact the man has serious mental issues and should be in an inpatient care facitlity dealing with addictions and anger management.

Mel...get help now.

Posted at 10:17PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Jeff

48. So what he got f*cked up and ran his chops! Big Deal !!So he said some stupid things. We have people running this country that say mare ignorant sh*t and they are sober!!! Think bout that for awhile.

Posted at 10:38PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Lynda

49. Hollywood could use an anti-semite. And is it really a shocker that a movie star has questionable morals?

Posted at 10:40PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Joe

50. Why are you going after Mel leave him alone.
He was drunk he said he was sorry OK.

If you can not accept that then I know and the rest of the Christian world knows why.
You are run by a hate mongering Jew that Levin guy!
The USA and the world are on a tiping point and if the Jewish community push this thing with Mel they could find them self's on the out side OK!

Posted at 10:41PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Jim Lafferty

51. I believe that, as some have commented in the press, Mel is truly a victim in this situation. For anyone who has ever been addicted to any substance, they know he is driven by the hold that alchohol has on him. What we have seen helpful in our Christian ministry is what is called "inner healing." There truly are generational addictions and bondages that have him in their control (I know this sounds "out there"). The remarks that came out of his mouth are likely the result of the spirits that have influenced his father for many decades (he had commented in one story that it wasn't him saying these things). But if he will address these issues and really search for deliverance and inner healing (our ministry would be happy to point him to some Christian experts in this area) he can be set free!

Posted at 10:45PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Angela Brittain

52. I heard from a newscaster in regard to Mel Gibson that "Tequilla is the best lie detector". Wise man.

Gibson s words of apology appear to me to be "spin control". After all multibillion career comes first before ethics.

Thank you TMZ

Posted at 11:01PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by lynn stjames

53. It is a good thing anytime someone tries to portray themselves as a religious expert (ie.Mel vs. non-Latin masses), only to be exposed as a hypocrite. Maybe he can serve as an example about how ill advised it is to try to tell others how to live their lives.

Posted at 11:10PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by jessie

54. Harvey Levin is scum for doing this. No wonder Mel said what he said.

Posted at 11:44PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Lou

55. First, being a famous person he was bound to get some sort of publicity for this.

However, because he is associated with "Passion of the Christ," it is somehow much worse that he was arrested for DWI.

No one should drink and drive, whether you made a movie about Jesus or not. Also, his cop friends should have warned him about the dangers of drinking and driving.

Posted at 11:44PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Mark

56. Why is it that people just can't seem to spell anymore? Sad. And TMZ sucks.

Posted at 11:58PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by wiley

57. Oh he only got drunk and drove no big deal it is a big deal PEOPLE DIE that way just beacuse hes an actor doesnt mean its not a bigdeal oh he didnt murder anyone well yes that is good but it doesnt making being a drunk asshole and driving and getting away with it beacuse your famous isnt a big deal i say harass the sh*t out of him he deserves it

Posted at 12:06AM on Aug 4th 2006 by megan.

58. All of you that are defending Mel need to stop and think if someone you loved would have been hurt or killed by him. That happens everyday. Who does he think he is, that he has gotten away with it more than one time. Celebrity status should have nothing to do with endangering the lives of others. People are acting like he was only hurting himself, he just got lucky. Someone I loved was killed by a drunk driver and I will forever despise that person, who happened to walk away from the accident. He started to show his true feelings in Passion of the Christ and now it has come out completely. I am entitled to my opinion as everyone else is and this is mine. He should be treated just like anybody else when it comes to his punishment.

Posted at 12:41AM on Aug 4th 2006 by Ronda

59. I never was a big Mel fan but now have taken more of an interest in him, primarily in his "humaness". Thank god he or no one was hurt, 87 in a 45!! I especially feel for his children and family that are suffering now. I think all this bunk about alcohol and truth serum is just sh*t. Maybe he hates Jews maybe he doesn't. I suppose this faulty logic is also proof that in a sober state Mel supports drivers with blood levels over the legal limit and who speed at twice the legal speed limit. His choice to do that must have come from some deep seated belief that it's okay, right?

Posted at 12:58AM on Aug 4th 2006 by Shazzer

60. What I don't understand is why people are not putting more emphasis on the fact he was drunk driving. He could have killed someone. Who cares so much what he said when he was pulled over. He is a very talented actor and I'm sure he's a great guy. Hopefully he won't drink and drive again after this.

Posted at 1:03AM on Aug 4th 2006 by Lisa

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