I can not say that I like or respect Mel Gibson any less after his latest racist and violent rantings. To say that would be to acknowledge any level of affinity or respect in the first place. He is an anti-Semitic, racist, alleged wife beating pig. For those who blame it on the alcohol, shame on you. Alcohol does not make you an anti-Semitic, racist, alleged wife beating pig. It simply lowers the expressive barriers to what is already there. For those who point out his great talent, . I must have missed the “I make great movies” defense to domestic violence in law school. Now that my rant is out of the way, I am more flabbergasted by the commentary I have seen on Twitter and Facebook. When I put up the story on my Facebook page, here is an example of what followed:
“...I don’t want him convicted of felony assault Brian. Because if she was REALLY hit then there would have been a police report. If she was REALLY hit then she would have had to have her lip sewn up. It’s “he said she said” and I don’t think it’s good enough for a conviction.No evidence = no conviction as far as I’m concerned. People lie and have agendas so word can only go so far. … ‘
Here is another:
“those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones’. everyone lives in one. Mel, has at least brought some great masterpieces onto the screens. Rubberneckers only see the reck, not knowing the full context of an incident…..
Are these the Neanderthal views the general public has with regards to domestic violence? If it doesn’t draw blood or leave a mark it didn’t happen? If he is talented we will excuse it? According to one study, 27% of the victims of domestic violence in a year period did not report the incident to the police. With attitudes like this it is no wonder more battered women do not come forward.
While Mel’s outbursts speak for themselves as to his ethnic and racial views, he is certainly entitled to his day in court any criminal allegations. Is it possible that his ex is lying? Sure it is. Regardless of what “truth” comes out, I read crap like above and despair the human condition just a little bit more..
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July 12th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
He actually sounded sober. He made so much dough on that GOD forsaken movie "Passion of the Christ", the fact that people were in tears, and praising this as the new way to receive "spirituality" (damn near) was disgusting. I hated the hype of that film from day one. On the other hand, I enjoyed "Lethal Weapon", "Braveheart", etc.
A couple (a young couple) almost came to blows in the parking lot after seeing this film. Alot of batterers and abusers like to quote the Bible.
If your man starts telling you that you are not a good woman, then tries to recite Biblical passages, take that as a sign. Not always, but enough of the time this is true. The alcohol is a symptom to the problems… Not the cause. Maybe his [on property, private church] should adopt a 12 step program. But this is also not the cure.
I would be lying if I said I never said some wrong shit. Especially in anger. So, in that sense, who am I to judge? But I don't prop myself up to be RELIGIOUS AND SOOOOO SPIRITUAL>
July 13th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
If only he'd have gotten it right, "Financiers are the cause of all the wars in the world."
And they are.
October 11th, 2010 at 1:49 am
It is very easier to judge others. I dare say most of us have skeletons in the closet. Breakups are never easier even when your are a star. The less we judge others the more whole we usually are. I hope wherever it lies Mel and his girl can work it out.