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Originally Posted by QuasiMondo
The accusations of anti-semitism leveled against Mel Gibson did not originate from his 2006 drunk driving incident. They go as far back as 2004 when he released The Passion of the Christ and many Jewish groups were upset over what they viewed as an anti-semitic portrayal of Jews in the movie. His arrest only reinforced what those groups thought of him in the first place. These accusations id not stick, and many newspapers reported that the controversy surrounding his DUI arrest boosted ticket sales for his movie Apocalypto which opened while this controversy was still brewing. Somehow, I doubt his slurred slurs has had any lasting impact on this man.
I don't know what you're trying to pull, because I can't see how you can compare Mel Gibson to Jeremiah Wright aside from the fact that both men took a boatload of heat for their comments. If you're trying to turn this into some sort of double standard where the careers of white people are ruined if they say something racist while the careers of black people are unaffected when do the same, it's destined for failure.
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You are correct in the accusations leveled at Gibson for the "Passion" and "Apocalypto". I believe they were a predictable outcome for a number of legitimate concerns and petty political hyperbole due to the nature of the the topic. My point is ... take any person who grew up with adversity and social programming, examine their lives, accept the obstacles, burdens and demons they carry, then assess the choices they make.
I'm not trying to pull anything ... I did say that Mel Gibson is a racist. I think he tries very hard not to be and we as a society should encourage those who truly attempt to redeem themselves. If the example of Mel Gibson was not to your pleasing, then insert a whole list of others from a variety of racial and socio-economic background that have overcome their adversity and are pro-actively asserting non-racial bias. Rev. Wright chooses to preach otherwise.
The longer we choose to rationalize forms of justified racism, we are enablers.
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Originally Posted by ratbastid
....according to a 10-second clip you saw on YouTube....
At least Wright didn't say "Fucking Whitey!"
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There is much more than a 10 minute clip, please read my post on the ministry of his church
http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showpos...&postcount=419. There is more if you choose to look. The clips are not the basis of my argument. Giving someone a pass because of their history and heritage doesn't change the fact that they are still racist or a race-baiter ... I frankly see no difference.