2006-08-01 10:36:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
No, Gibson is not in jail, but it's been suggested, for example, that he will never work for a major studio again, and surely that will inhibit freedom of speech, at least amongst the people working in the movie industry? And anyone working in the press, or any other industries where Jews are influential?
2006-08-01 11:17:37 · update #1
Free speech and a drunken tirade are two different things. Actually no one stopped him from saying what he did, but they are in retrospect quite allowed to disagree with him. That is free speech.
From looking at things I think he might have been getting drunk in response to the terrible thing happening around the world and in Lebanon and Gaza in particular. Many of us know what is going on over there is wrong and feel powerless as we watch it happen knowing that our US tax dollars are funding much of the destruction and that our elected leaders are supporting and sustaining it.
I myself do not hold the Jewish people as a whole responsible for what is happening, but I do hold certain ones to the blame such as Olmert, Pearl and Wolverwitz and certain non jewish people as well such as Bush and Condi.
But then I don't get drunk as an escape. If I did perhaps under the same circumstances I would say the same thing. I hope not.
2006-08-01 10:52:24 · answer #1 · answered by martin b 4 · 5⤊ 3⤋
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.
2006-08-01 16:02:55 · answer #2 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People may not like what Mel said but no one is saying he should go to jail for it. If he does end up in jail (which I doublt) it will be for the DWI.
Free speech is alive and well in the U.S. (just look at the KKK). I find what Mel said offensive but he still has a right to say it.
2006-08-01 10:41:58 · answer #3 · answered by zippychippy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How so? Gibson wasn't arrested for what he said. Freedom of speech goes two ways...meaning people are just as free to respond to whatever you say.
2006-08-01 10:41:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why they are picking on Mel Gibson. A lot of people are arrested every day for drunk driving. Good grief, give the guy a break.
2006-08-01 10:44:03 · answer #5 · answered by Texas T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course there is Freedom of Speech, it just goes both ways. He can say whatever he wants, but everyone who hears about it can say what they like about him.
As for never doing a big movie again. they said that about Tim Allen when he got arrested for DUI and we had "Christmas with The Cranks" to look forward to. yuck!
2006-08-01 16:56:36 · answer #6 · answered by nich0021 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hate speech is not considered free speech. At least not in my book. To my way of thinking, freedom of speech has been stretched to mean far more than its original intention.
2006-08-01 12:55:46 · answer #7 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean? People are critisizing him for what he said, but he isn't being prosecuted legally for it. To my knowedge, he is only being prosecuted for DUI and drunk and disorderly conduct.
If he is being prosecuted related to what he said, as I understand it, he verbally assaulted the police officer that arrested him. This is a crime (assaulting a police officer) same as going up to a police officer and saying "F*** you ..." Cursing, or shouting anti-semetic obsenities in front of the officer is fine, but a line is crossed if you directly address the officer with your tirade.
2006-08-01 10:42:26 · answer #8 · answered by John J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I know is that what he said, was said under the influence of alcohol. In other words, he just spoke his mind spontaneously.
The whole point is not saying something, doesn't mean not believing it. He just got caught saying it and the propaganda media took advantage of the situation.
2006-08-01 11:06:16 · answer #9 · answered by nevine99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be honest there's not much freedom of speech anywhere---- without some sensorship coming into play
2006-08-01 10:41:41 · answer #10 · answered by jaimestar64cross 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋