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Originally Posted by pan6467
I can't believe this crap.
There are people here crucifying the man for a drunken (free speech) tirade, and yet they argue and say they will fight for censorship.
Hypocrites!
Either Gibson had the right to say what he said and should face no retribution and thus free speech OR he should be condemned for the rantings of a drunken man and thus we all need watch what we say and Heaven forbid we ever get drunk and say something we regret.
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I don't see how that is hypocritical. I can disagree with what he supposedly said, I can say that I think it was stupid and wrong to say it, AND I can support free speech at the same time. Free speech does not guarantee "no retribution" for your speech.
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Originally Posted by krwlz
On an individual basis, if you want to boycott him, thats fine, and I won't berate you for it. But legal-esq punishment? Please....
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Did anyone suggest "legal-esq" punishment?
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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
Personally, I think that there is a bit of hypocrisy floating around. How many of you would be criticizing him if Mel had gone off on a tirade calling the cop a german nazi and a hitler puppet and then slamming the whole nazi movement? My guess is less than two or three of you.
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So fewer people would object to him calling an officer a nazi? Again, how is that hypocritical?
I don't really care one way or the other about what Gibson said. (EDIT: Though I did find it offensive). He was drunk-driving way, way over the speed limit. That's the main issue for me. However, I understand that there will likely be consequences when someone in a highly public career goes on a drunken anti-semetic rant.
I know that I probably won't be going to any of his films, but not because of his comments. I just don't think he's much of an actor. He has a few good movies, most are average/bad.