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Mel Gibson Suffers Alcoholic Relapse
Mel Gibson was arrested in Malibu on suspicion of drunk driving on Friday night. Mel allegedly got so "out of control" that he was hurling anti-Semitic epithets at the arresting officers. Mel, who has stated in the past that his battle with alcoholism once nearly caused him to jump out a window, issued an apology and statement today:
"After drinking alcohol on Thursday night, I did a number of things that were very wrong and for which I am ashamed. I drove a car when I should not have, and was stopped by the LA County Sheriffs. The arresting officer was just doing his job and I feel fortunate that I was apprehended before I caused injury to any other person. I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested, and said things that I do not believe to be true and which are despicable. I am deeply ashamed of everything I said. Also, I take this opportunity to apologize to the deputies involved for my belligerent behavior. They have always been there for me in my community and indeed probably saved me from myself. I disgraced myself and my family with my behavior and for that I am truly sorry. I have battled with the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse. I apologize for any behavior unbecoming of me in my inebriated state and have already taken necessary steps to ensure my return to health."
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There are so many things sad about this article. The fact that a person hits their low spots and they are judged in the public, the fact that people say mean things when they are out of control (which is why many people don't like being around drinkers) The fact that most things said with an alcoholic tongue are near impossible to take back because of the fact alcohol tends to relax you into feeling safe enough to say or do whatever you've always wanted to say or to say and do what you hopefully know better not to do and say. That constant wonder in the back of people’s minds..."Do they really think this of me? etc. I've had the fortune, or misfortune, of hearing people talk about me or someone else in a rather nasty light. I realize people forget themselves and aren’t always honorable, but then comes the errant person's massive embarrassment. The awkward moment may pass but there's always that kernel of wonder. Hmm. None of us are perfect; I just wish more people appreciated the differences we all have no matter the situation. Then even in a drunken stupor we'd be more likely to say something silly instead of hurtful. God be with you Mr. Gibson, after all to forgive is divine, and I pray the rest of the world can go with the divine instead of the sensationalism. To my Semitic brothers and sisters go always with God and the knowing you are loved more than this incident or any of the other horrific ones in history! I choose to see that one day we won’t all hurt each other either intentionally or not, one day we’ll realize we’re all one. Ij