Opinion  Ray Hanania
A lot of Jew bashing in Hollywood
Ray Hanania
Published: 05.08.06, 16:54
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1. Jew bashing or isit Gibson Bashing
(08.05.06)
2. And the point of the article ? Editors - stop this rambling
Benjamin ,   TA Isreal   (08.05.06)
To the editors: Ray Hanania article neither funny nor informative. On the top of it they are not representing opinion neither arabs, no muslims. They are competly irrelevant. If you want to give readers Arab opinion publish articles by Israeli Arabs, or Palestinians, or Lebanise, whatever - from something who are either inforamtive or repersent opinion of sizable population.
3. Hanania you are a moron
(08.05.06)
4. ugh
(08.05.06)
ugh you suck
5. ENOUGH WITH MEL - NOW HE'S ACTUALLY IN THE CHRIST ROLE
ANDREW ,   MIAMI,FL   (08.05.06)
6. Barbara Walters is from Boston
(08.05.06)
And her accent is much more refined than any New York accent.
7. The antisemtism show
Laurie Landers ,   Thousand Oaks   (08.05.06)
I believe everything about the media blitz on Mel Gibson is overdone and unfair, where's the jewish call for ending the outrageous behavior of Israel in the middle east? I dont have a dog in this fight but clearly this wrong and we need to start bravely speaking out against Israeli crimes of hate in the middle east.
8. Very damaging
Olivia ,   US   (08.05.06)
I don't like what Mel said or did. However he did make a public apology or confession, which is the first step to repentance. I heard a Rabbi say, "It's better to have a repentant anti Semite than a nonrepentant anti Semite". I tend to agree with this. Let's face it, we are all fallen, if you have broken one Law it is as breaking them all. "Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone". I think Mels comments are very damaging, and hurtful. His credibility is nonexistent to me. But perhaps we should show mercy, as we would like to be shown.
9. Antisemitism in Holywood
Rendy Newbauer ,   Phila USA   (08.05.06)
I am not suprised at all about rewriting of Mel Gibson antisemitic outburst. What is regretable is the Lack of reaction of prominent jewish organization in US. ADL prove it has no spine,just "accepting" gibson apology. It's really shamefull ! Rendy
10. The Passion of the Christ
Richard ,   Paris   (08.05.06)
"The Passion of the Christ" is an anti-semitic movie. "Mein Kampf" was a big best-seller and the "Protocols..." still is. Gibson is a racist bigot.
11.  -- Where anti-Semitism REALLY begins.
Bill Ely ,   Moscow   (08.05.06)
Ray Hanania wrote: "I thought anti-Semitism began in the Christian faith, didn’t it?" Answer: No. Don't you Jews ever understand that true Christians are the very BEST friends in the world you have today! True Christians (myself included) regard the Jews as very, very special! True Christians are very supportive of the Jews. They pray for the Jews. They pray for the peace of Jerusalem - as God has instructed them to do in Psalms 122:6. Whenever there is war or conflict between Israel and her enemies, they are strongly on the side of Israel. For this, Israel's enemies hate Christians as well, but the Christians don't care, for the LORD G-D said of Israel: "And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed." (Genesis 12:3). Christians know full well that if they are to have the blessing of God in their lives, they are to be supportive of Israel and be a blessing to them; And yet this is not a difficult thing for them to do, because true Christians do love the Lord Jesus Christ, who as Son of man (Daniel 7:13) came from the Jewish bloodline. So it is easy and natural for Christians to love Jewish people and hold them in high regard and a place of honor - regardless of whether a particular Jewish person is religious or not. I repeat: Real Christians are the very best friends the Jews have. If you believe there are exceptions to that statement, then I submit to you that these exceptions are also an exception to those who profess themselves to be a true Christian; In fact, they are not at all - except in their deceived mind. So where does anti-Semitism really begin? Easy. In the hearts of all those who hate the Lord Jesus Christ. This is the reason why Satan hates the Jews, and inspires so many others to hate them as well.
12. 6,000,000 reasons not to forgive
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (08.05.06)
What Mel Gibson said, whether drunk or sober, cannot be forgiven. If you forgive him then other anti-Semites can argue that maybe Hitler, Goebbles and Himmler were drunk too. What makes it worse is that he basically supports the Iranian maniacal president in his call for the destruction of Israel and the Jews. To say this at a time that Israel is fighting an enemy whose ideology is based on hatred compounds his disgrace. Gibson comes from a family that denies the Holocaust. No only is he drunk on alcohol but his drunk with hatred of Jews.
13. Mel Gibson
freya Binenfeld ,   Israel   (08.05.06)
Maybe the president of Iran i right and like Gibson think that the world would be a better place without the Jews. I just want to point out that for hundreds of years people everywhere have been trying to do this and as yet haven't succeeded in destroying the jews only themselves. I think that there is a lesson here, don't you think??
14. kicking when down
peter ,   amsterdam, NL   (08.05.06)
I have no particular sympathy for Mel Gibson, his Mad Max-, Bird on a Wire- and Braveheart-flims don't appeal to me, they're pretty crude by any standard. The 'Passion of the Christ' movie was actually one of his better ones(cinematographically that is-story wise it is simple: rebel rises up to the establishment and pays the price) though the fundamentalist faith that inspired the making of it was already a let on of what was to follow. Why Ray Hanania feels compelled to add his comments to this silly incident beats me, the man is down already. Maybe Gibson could try confession to a cleric in private, that seems more tasteful than the half hearted public apology. 'Hollywood Jews' wisely opted to ignore it, how can you be insulted by a clearly disturbed man?
15. He is a true man...
Alex ,   Miami, USA   (08.05.06)
He is not like other americans, influenced by the jewish controlled media. Jews are indeed the reason for all these wars in the middle east.
16. You have a point
Michela ,   New York NY USA   (08.05.06)
Yeah, I too have noticed that the media seems more outraged when one says something anti-Semitic as opposed to anti-black. Obviously, the Jews will be more sensitive to anti-Semitic comments - they just have the power to speak out more effectively in the media - but that doesn't mean that will change things in mainstream America. As a black, I know what its like to have seemingly kind individuals show their ugly bigotted sides and how hurtful that can be, but it seems like the majority of people in the world are bigots in some way - but what separates the "run-of-the-mill bigot" to the "extremist bigot" comes down to a willingness to change. Mel seems like he wants to change - which says a lot for having grown up with a father who tends more towards the "extremist bigot" side. Also, I agree that a true anti-Semite would not apologize - even in the case of trying to save their career. I imagine that there are plenty of people (probably mostly outside the U.S.) who would happily go see the movies of a true anti-Semite (probably easier to do now if you distribute your film over the internet). I just don't believe Mel falls in that extremist camp in which Hollywood seems to want to put him.
17. worldwide promotion for gibson again (and again)
gerd schulz ,   germany   (08.05.06)
18. Mel Gibson
John Paul   (08.05.06)
Check that at Google: Mel Gibson: 150 Million references Moses: 50 million references Seems that battle for world public opinion domination after so many years is lost. Add to those refernces Mel drunken fans in the cinemas. Or at home. And 1 Billion of Israel haters that don't drink. That could drive black rasism? But nobody cared about black rasism whem Arabic rasism has been driven by the Jews medias since 2001? Bad calculations? http://badhardware.blogspot.com/2006/08/nsa-helps-israel-plans-to-spread.html
19. mel gibson
Ralf B.Nicholson ,   New york   (08.05.06)
F....g muslims are responsible /or f....g christians are responsible for ??? means nothing not a offend nothing why does it mean so much for jews .is it good for ego propaganda or what all the fuss ..what happen to freedom of speech???? it shows how low humanity can get...leave the man alone get a life
20. Do you even know what the word "Semite" mean?!
Sam ,   London, UK   (08.05.06)
How could you accuse Arabs (who are a Semite race) of being anti-Semitic?!!! The hateful deception of Israelis is beyond belief!
21. # 15. alex. miami - gibson knows how to promote himself
gerd schulz ,   germany   (08.05.06)
good example, number 15
22. thank god he is not a "real" australian
he is an idiot   (08.05.06)
23. #15- To Alex and his Jew Hate
RCA ,   USA   (08.05.06)
Maybe you should take a long walk off a short pier, down there in Miami.
24. Antisemtisem ?
man ,   chad   (08.05.06)
How come antisemtism, has taken the meaning of being critical of zionist movement, or Israel's agressive policy ? Semites is a generic word used to refer people from middles-east , i.e both the arabs and the israelites, so hell you cannot just go around redefining language to your convenience. Isn't israel & US reposnsible for the mess in middle-east today ?
25. Forgiveness
Chris ,   New York   (08.05.06)
Holding people accountable for their words and actions is a must. Banning them from Society indefinitely as a curse for their misguided beliefs is as sinful as the cursed words emanating from Mel's lips. I am very Pro-Israel and do not in any way condone Mel's behavior or words. But to lobby to destroy him personally when he already appears to be a lost soul is to illustrate no compassion for his soul. That is not what any god would want.
26. 15# True Lies
WonderWoman ,   ISRAEL   (08.05.06)
Hey Alex there are rumours that they need a stuntman in the series Miami Vice......it seems that it would suit you down to the ground!!!!
27. Gibson
Djazaïri ,   France   (08.05.06)
Gibson may be antisemitic in the meaning you give to this word but he is also pro-zionist.
28. WHAT IS ON THE SOBER MAN'S HEART IS ON THE DRUNK MAN'S LIPS
MOSHE ,   USA   (08.05.06)
29. SAM from the UK is a intellectual midget
Josh ,   SF, CA   (08.05.06)
Hey Sam from the UK, its a matter of semantics, you moron. Cant you find a better argument regarding the use of the word "semite" or have you been hanging out at the pubs too much?
30. who started anti semitism
STEVE SANBORN ,   MEAD,WA...USA   (08.05.06)
THE CHRISTIAN FAITH DID NOT START ANTI SEMITISM. YOU MIGHT BLAME THE ROMAN PAGAN ARMY WHICH DESTROYED JERUSALEM OR PERHAPS THE PHAROH OF EGYPT.
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