Mel Gibson: Partly a victim as a result of his own anti-semitic remarks?

[kiwi_2005]

Originally Posted by Konovalov

At the time of his remarks the topic was discussed here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ghlight=Gibson

True to form in this world in which the victim mentality reigns supreme, it is now Mr Gibsons turn to cry fowl. It seems in this day and age it is just far too difficult to fully accept responsibility for ones own words and actions. In a recent interview with the American network ABC, Gibson takes part responsibility for his behaviour but at the same time strangely blames his anti-semitic outburst partly on the wave of criticism that he was subjected to in 2004 at the time of the release of his new film "The Passion of the Christ." This part deflection of blame is in addition to the 'I was drunk' defence.

http://www.nationalledger.com/artman...27269081.shtml

From the article:

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has issued a press release accepting that Mel Gibson has taken the "first 'baby steps' on the road to recovery" yet also notes that "there is an element of denial in his comments when he attributes anti-Semitic outbursts to the alcohol."

ADL press release here: http://www.adl.org/PresRele/ASUS_12/4909_12.htm

It doesn't matter if it is's Hollywood stars or disgraced politicians such as Mark Folley, it seems that whatever your ill, all you need to do is spend a week or two in rehab which I'm sure is code for 'luxury 5 star resort', or say the alchohol or pressures of life made me do it.

The full ABC News article is here: http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/Entert...2557656&page=1

I can see his point, he probably did get crap about his Passion of Christ film as this would of been an insult to some, but still no excuse to go on a drunken spree nutting off about the Jews. Alcohol! And its legalised in most countries Oh well back to me Rum

[fredbass]

Mel Gibson is no dumby. As far as I'm concerned, he meant what he said. It's just that it took plenty of alcohol for the truth to slip out. I would say that the only way he has a chance of getting out of this one is to sincerely change his attitude towards jews and explain that to the public in a very convincing way. And he's not done it yet, as far as I'm concerned.

[Coda]

Originally Posted by fredbass

Mel Gibson is no dumby. As far as I'm concerned, he meant what he said. It's just that it took plenty of alcohol for the truth to slip out.

I agree with this. His true feelings came to light as the alcohol impaired his better judgement. This is my pet peeve. Prejudice is the highest form of human ignorance.

People can change beliefs and sometimes do. In this case, I'll never believe a word he says on the subject. Anything that comes out of his mouth from this point forward is nothing but damage control. He'll say anything to save his career and salary.




He dug his hole, I hope they bury him in it.

[Rose]

Originally Posted by Coda

I agree with this. His true feelings came to light as the alcohol impaired his better judgement. This is my pet peeve. Prejudice is the highest form of human ignorance.

People can change beliefs and sometimes do. In this case, I'll never believe a word he says on the subject. Anything that comes out of his mouth from this point forward is nothing but damage control. He'll say anything to save his career and salary.




He dug his hole, I hope they bury him in it.

Yep. I love when people say he didn't mean what he said... They'll say, "oooo, it was the alchohol's fault" :rotfl: . Drink loosens the tongue, not predilection and bias. If anything, it enhances the latter. Alcohol alters what you say, not what you think.