2006-08-03 05:42:44 · 14 answers · asked by Krishna 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
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 23:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mel apologized. Everyone says things they don't mean and loses a little self control every now and then. Everyone gets a little wacky once in awhile. "Let him who is without blame cast the first stone"
If the world is truly getting so conformist that noone can ever say anything off-color, or laugh out loud at the wrong time, then that's too much.
The media is overreacting. I still love the guy, and don't believe he truly blames Jews for all the problems of the world. He's just human. I'm hope he just spouted off something he didn't mean, like everyone is apt to do at least once in his life.
2006-08-03 05:55:52 · answer #2 · answered by JB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does any one remember the hell he went through with his movie The Passion Of Christ. Mel made alot of enemies with his views (just like me) and now he is paying for it. America is free only to those who agree with certain political parties and religious affiliations. A person that thinks for his/her self is not able to practice freedom of speech or any other rights without being "crucified by society."
2006-08-03 05:55:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hon, it's not like he held a press conference about his personal views on religion and society.
He was pulled over for being drunk behind the wheel, at which point he went on a tirade encompassing everything from his "ownership" of Malibu, to the evil conspiracy of Jews. He can say what he wants, he already has, but people have a right to react accordingly.
2006-08-03 05:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by buzzfeedbrenny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 100% behind Jews. Jews need support at this point in time, not attacks. Screw Mel Gibson.
2006-08-03 05:46:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They pick on Mel, But let the Mayor of DC, old Barry take drugs and do what ever he wants.
I don't under stand this World.
2006-08-03 08:38:08 · answer #6 · answered by churchbee@verizon.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of speech does not mean you speak the truth.Only criticize the Arabs and muck their prophet.
Now, say any thing about the chose and you are off & away.
2006-08-03 05:50:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of speech just means that the government can't stop you from saying your piece. It doesn't mean freedom from response or reaction.
2006-08-03 05:47:27 · answer #8 · answered by effin drunk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it'll die down....it really sucks though....it was more than freedom of speech. He says he doesn't agree with the things that he said....but it will be near impossible for him to ever take them back.
2006-08-03 05:47:35 · answer #9 · answered by maynerdswife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the Jews again. They were mad that he made the movie, doesn't any one remember that? They are trying to crucify him. Boy they are getting good at that aren't they?
2006-08-03 05:53:17 · answer #10 · answered by Stand 4 somthing Please! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋