What happen to freedom of speech and all that...
Now if some one doesn't like Jewish people he is attacked by the anti defamation league. or prosecuted for speaking his mind.
My mom is like 70, and she has a thing with polish people. Ya its stupid, but I am not perusing legal channels to lock her up for hate crimes.
Good lord you would think we drew a picture of the prophet Mohammad.. Grow the F up people!!
2006-08-01 02:31:08 · 11 answers · asked by uughh 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
He has not been sent to jail. The government has not & will not ban any of his movies. People who are offended by his statements may choose to express their opinions by not going to see his movies. This possiblilty naturally limits his chances at doing business in hollywood again. But it is not a violation of his freedom of speech.
If I owned a cafe near a military base & choose to participate in an anti-military protest at the gates of the base, the word might get around & the soldiers & their family might choose never to eat at my cafe again. That is their choice & they would not be violating my freedom of speech in that choice, even if the result is my business going under. Freedom of speech is not a promise there will be no effects of what I choose to say.
And many people choose what movie to go see as much on the image of the performers as the performances themselves. If an artist's image changes, that will naturally change they're popularity.
2006-08-03 23:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it is because Mel Gibson is a very influential person in America and sometimes people jump on everything a celebrity says as "Golden". I know that it may seem not that big of a deal but it is in my opinion because those were harsh comments that he might of made and he put all Jews in the same category. There are people who are Jewish and are peaceful and do not reflect the comments that was alleged that he made. It is good and bad in every race and just because of some did does not mean all have done. I like Mel Gibson and was shocked at the allegations. The problem I have with all of this, is that I really find it hard to believe that Mel Gibson would say those things because he seem like such a peaceful person. I don't believe everything in the media and who knows if he really said those things or not. I won't believe it until I hear his side of the story in all fairness.
2006-08-01 09:45:03 · answer #2 · answered by sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree about the freedom of speech and people have a right to their own opinion. Yesterday I was listening to a talk show on the radio and the show host remarked [paraphrased] that it's alright to express your loyalties and your opinions against a different group or race of people, but when you start acting on these opinions and dislikes, then that's committing a crime. If a person were to help Saddam Hussein by secretly streaming late-breaking technology to him and his group of people in order to carry out further terrorist attacks on ANY country, then that person is definitely guilty and should not be let loose to create further damage and danger in the world.
2006-08-01 09:40:23 · answer #3 · answered by skooter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was not locked up for hate crimes. He was locked up for driving while intoxicated (he tested at 0.12% blood-alcohol content, in a state where 0.08% is the legal limit).
However, since he produces a product that is consumed by the public, the public is free to exercise its judgment about whether to purchase his products, if his behavior and expressed beliefs are incompatible with the values of the consumer. That is far from prosecution for hate crimes; it is legitimte consumer choice-making. Now, if only we could see Tom Cruise suffer as much public indignation for all the harm he has caused...
2006-08-01 09:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by snowbaal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I think that it is ridiculous that they are having this big ordeal about him being drunk. I say let me know what he blew. The way the law is now....if you have like 2 beers you could be considered "under the influence". Also, I don't know if I really believe it all. Why was he saying those things about Jew's...for what reason. I think there is way more to the story. Yes, I do think that people should be able to say what they want, but to a certain extent. Somethings are uncalled for.
2006-08-01 09:38:40 · answer #5 · answered by blueyegurl0283 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny how you only want to defend derisive or hateful speech. Just as your mom has the right to hate and deride pols and mel has the right to to hate and denounce jews the people he hates in this case Jews have the right to boycott his movies. Both are examples of free speech.
Oh and the "Grow up" insult in all of it's forms weakens your arguments it shows that you are incapable of rational argument.
2006-08-01 10:01:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mel does not have a good reputation with Jewish people.
This drunken tirade shows a side that the nuts don't fall too far from the tree (His father denies the Holocaust happened)
2006-08-01 09:35:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, all they are doing is boycotting his movies because he's a bigot. He has the right to be a bigot, as does your mom. He's not being locked up for it.
2006-08-01 09:34:53 · answer #8 · answered by miketorse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they'll boycott his movies so they will do really well because of it...
just like the passion of the christ, a man who was murdered by them (they still deny this of course saying the romans did it) because he didn't commit to their money making and nothing else matters philosophy...
2006-08-01 09:39:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agreed...people are way too sensitive these days...PEACE!
2006-08-01 09:35:28 · answer #10 · answered by thebigm57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋