You know, I would have been glad too saladbar...if he had gone into rehab BEFORE he was busted by the cops.

Look at Robin Williams, life-time narcotics addict or user in differing forms(including being a notorius cocaine user, a habit he apparently only broke when his pal and co-coke snorter John Belushi overdosed) who the rags claim has gone into rehab for booze. Did it take a DUI arrest to compel him?

That is what a certin film is desined to do. Make you feel emotion,good or bad. Particularly if the film is a product of the director's own opinions and beliefs. But I say this:
Ignorance and stupidity(and evil) come in all forms. Whether that person is Jew or Nazi,black or white,red or green. It makes no difference. We are,first and formost just people. Nothing more. Everything else is only a name or lable we use to identify ourselves. And I do belive that God gave us free will to make our own decisions, as people and does not intend to control us all like robots. So,so what if Mel dislikes jews? I like him anyway. Because it is not my place to judge anyone, nor is it my place to judge a celebrity for making a mistake, and feel all angerd because I was a fan, like he owes me something. Mel Gibson owes nothing to no one, except his family, and those closest to him. I hope he gets the help he needs, and gets back on his feet,and I support him.

True. Unfortunately it takes a big humiliation for SOME people to see the light. I hope Mel Gibson is sincere in his efforts and apologies.

Would he be seeking help if he wasn't embarrassed by the media? If this wasn't hurting his future films?

Yes, my California/Louisiana friend. A clear mind speaks. This is the real issue. A drunk driver who can potentially kill someone. Celebrity aside, DUI is the issue, not all the movie stuff. Humans are complicated beings; we're not so easily stuffed into categories. That's convenient. Love the sinner, hate the sin. Mel is a talented man. You may not side with his beliefs, or Spielberg's, but admire their talents and deal with Mel's problem.....a media sharkfest is not necessary.

Thanks for the elaboration but that was the point of my original post.

Any doubt whether or not to as if your quote is true, watch a Michael Moore "film".