Seriously? OMG! WTF?

Mel Gibson’s apology for making drunken anti-Semitic remarks isn’t enough to redeem him, actor-producer Rob Reiner said.The actor also must acknowledge that "his work reflects anti-Semitism," particularly the 2004 hit movie "The Passion of the Christ," Reiner told Associated Press Radio."When he comes to the understanding that he has done that, and can come out and say, you know, ‘My views have been reflected in my work and I feel bad that I’ve done that,’ then that will be the beginning of some reconciliation for him," Reiner said.Some critics attacked Gibson’s movie as portraying Jews as evil. Supporters said the movie was merely being faithful to Gospel accounts of Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion.Gibson publicly apologized for an anti-Semitic tirade he unleashed when he was arrested for drunken driving in Malibu on July 28. He has called the remarks "despicable."Reiner, however, said Gibson also must do some "major soul-searching.""It’s not a matter of just apologizing for some words you’ve said," said Reiner, who is Jewish. "It’s to really understand why it is you’re anti-Semitic and where those feelings came from.""I believe that people can be redeemed and people can change, but that’s going to be a very long process," he added.

MSNBC 

Wow, he is so right on.

Mel Gibson has decided to make good with the Jewish community, one Jew at a time.TMZ has learned that Gibson has been calling entertainment industry honchos with whom he’s worked in the past and apologizing for his anti-Semitic rant the morning of his DUI arrest.Two of the people he called say Gibson told them that he wanted them to know that he was really sorry and he was working on his "problem." Gibson also said that he hoped he would be able to work with them again.The two people who gave the debrief on Gibson’s conversation to TMZ say that they were less than moved by the actor’s apology. One said he was civil to Gibson but was unconvinced that Gibson has changed his stripes.Gibson has declined offers to speak before larger groups. His publicist says the actor is consumed with his recovery at the moment and cannot deal with other matters until he gets his life under control.It is unclear why Gibson began making the calls, however his rep has told TMZ that his client was in a recovery program, which includes a 12-step program to sobriety. Step #9 is making amends. If Gibson is on Step #9, he clearly is on the fast track.

TMZ   

Isn’t it ironic he started doing right as Tom Cruise was dumped by Paramount. Wonder if he is calling every Jew in Disney to save his career? 

TMZ has learned Mel Gibson’s lawyer went to the Malibu Courthouse Thursday and appeared with the prosecutor to reveal a plea deal. Gibson has agreed to three years probation, but will avoid jail time. Gibson was ordered to attend one year of AA meetings. For the first four-and-a-half months he must attend five times a week. For the remainder of the time, he must attend three times a week. Gibson must also pay $1200 in fines and penalties as well as one hundred dollars in restitution. Gibson volunteered to do a public service announcement on the hazards of driving under the influence. He also volunteered to enter a rehab program immediately. Under the deal, Gibson pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor of driving with a .08 blood alcohol level or higher. The misdemeanor count of driving under the influence was dismissed. The infraction of driving with an open container of alcohol was also dismissed.Under California law, Gibson will have his driver’s license suspended for 90 days. Gibson was not in court for the plea.

TMZ 

He is getting off too easy, he so needs jail time.

Mel Gibson’s arraignment on misdemeanor drunken driving charges was advanced to Thursday, the district attorney’s office said.A judge granted a request made by Gibson’s attorney, said Jane Robison, a spokeswoman for Los Angeles County prosecutors. The time of the arraignment in Malibu Superior Court was not immediately known.Gibson did not have to appear, but the judge may have requested him to show up, Robison said.The 50-year-old actor-director was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while having a 0.08 percent or higher blood-alcohol level, and possessing an open container of alcohol while driving.Arraignment was originally set for Sept. 28. Gibson, who was stopped around 2:30 a.m. on July 28 while driving on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, made anti-Semitic remarks to the arresting deputy. He later apologized for what he called "belligerent behavior" and "despicable" remarks.

Breitbart 

I hope the anti-semite comes out of hiding ot attend this!

After his traumatic arrest, and anti semitic outburst recently, Mel Gibson piously promised to get help – but THE ENQUIRER has learned that the long-time alcoholic has NOT checked into rehab, he’s at home. The former Oscar winner is refusing to enter a traditional rehab, and is instead trying to gain a hold of his problem via outpatient therapy. According to his publicists’ assistant Veronica Pinto, regarding treatment, Mel is in an ‘ongoing program of recovery. That’s it.’Many question Mel’s seriousness regarding recovery since he is apparently yet to seek intensive therapy for what seems to be a major problem.

National Enquirer 

This makes sense if you read the press releases written by Alan Neirob it never said he was going to rehab but that he was getting treatment. 

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