This Just in: 88 year old white supremacist opens fire @ Holocaust museum

[paulam]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

Wha...?

Although Mel Gibson has been caught saying anti-Semitic things, he has confirmed that he does believe that the Holocaust happened. His father is a known Holocaust denier, but Mel Gibson has refuted his father's belief in that regard.

Besides, what does Mel Gibson or the fact that he has a kid on the way have anything to do with what happened in DC? This is vaguely hysterical, and makes it hard for the things you say that actually make sense to be taken seriously.

I respect your opinion but the last I read, Gibson had told a reporter that..."my father has never lied to me." This was after the reporter had asked specifically if he were a Holocaust denier like his father.

You cannot imagine the damage this man did to the Jewish community, especially to those of us who lost relatives in the Holocaust. It is not something that can be glossed over...the pain and hurt will always be with us. If that sounds hysterical, well so be it. Our grandparents were shot to death by the Nazi's at Babi Yar with thousands of others and their bodies were thrown into a ditch to rot. They had planned to emigrate, but it was too late for them.

I can only ask you to respect my opinion.

Paula M
Sigma Delta Tau
Patrae Multi Spes Una
One Hope of Many People

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by paulam

I respect your opinion but the last I read, Gibson had told a reporter that..."my father has never lied to me." This was after the reporter had asked specifically if he were a Holocaust denier like his father.

You cannot imagine the damage this man did to the Jewish community, especially to those of us who lost relatives in the Holocaust. It is not something that can be glossed over...the pain and hurt will always be with us. If that sounds hysterical, well so be it. Our grandparents were shot to death by the Nazi's at Babi Yar with thousands of others and their bodies were thrown into a ditch to rot. They had planned to emigrate, but it was too late for them.

I can only ask you to respect my opinion.

Paula M
Sigma Delta Tau
Patrae Multi Spes Una
One Hope of Many People

I'm sorry for what happened to your grandparents, but it doesn't make your Mel Gibson comment any more germane to the subject at hand.

Also...just a side note, but you shouldn't presume what people can and "cannot" imagine. You don't know Munchkin (or I would assume most of the people on this site), so you should be careful with your presumptions.

[paulam]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I'm sorry for what happened to your grandparents, but it doesn't make your Mel Gibson comment any more germane to the subject at hand.

Also...just a side note, but you shouldn't presume what people can and "cannot" imagine. You don't know Munchkin (or I would assume most of the people on this site), so you should be careful with your presumptions.

You are right about that. I normally am a very rational person but did make a presumption here. I am moving on. There are more positive issues to discuss.

Paula M
Sigma Delta Tau
Patrae Multi Spes Una
One Hope of Many People

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by paulam

You cannot imagine the damage this man did to the Jewish community, especially to those of us who lost relatives in the Holocaust.

As with every opinion and perceived prejudice against a group of people, many Jews do not find Mel Gibson and his comments salient.

Many Jews dislike him but crediting him with damage is potentially giving a lot more credit (and attention) than is due.