The American Spectator

p>It is a shame he failed to do that and drank the evening in question, but this is what human fragility is about. It is why Christ died for us, to redeem us from the sinfulness we find bound in our hearts. It is why grace is such a marvelous gift, not earned, cost Christ His all, and is something for us to choose to live by daily with. The measured love of God gives blessing each day and though I am sure to sin I may still be forgiven and partake again. That is what Amazing Grace is all about. It will Mr. Gibson’s today and tomorrow, as will forgiveness. br> — Beverly Gunn , rancher br> East Texas /p> p> Mr. Colebatch seems to have an axe to grind against Mel Gibson and his portrayal of historical events. Be that as it may, I do not dispute his assertions (nor care about them). A movie, even one of “historical accuracy” is just that, a movie. Historical accuracy is secondary to dramatic effect and the author’s interpretation of the event. I watched those movies Mr. Colebatch has outlined in his article and yes, they leave a lot to historical accuracy. I also researched the actual events being portrayed and noted the differences of each. They are movies, nothing more, nothing less. They are meant to entertain and if the uninformed wish to see them as true representations of fact, there is nothing any of us can do about it other than point out the inaccuracies as Mr. Colebatch has done. The underlying gist of his article however, seems to be a diatribe against Mel Gibson and his “problem.” Mel Gibson is a human being and is subject to imperfection. He is also an actor by profession and when the director says “action” he acts, good, bad, or indifferent. It is up to the viewer to discern anything else. I am not defending Mel Gibson but I am giving him the benefit of the doubt. Time will tell whether he is the anti-Semitic racist the left is portraying him as (they should know about that) or just a drunken sot whose mouth overrides his brain when he’s in his cups. Either way, Mel Gibson will pay a price for his indiscretion or bigotry. Two recent movies out by the left wing ( Moore’s and Gore’s) have done more damage to truth than anything Gibson has been part of, as far as I’m concerned. br> — Pete Chagnon /p> p> SAGE STEIN br> Re: Ben Stein’s A Few More Little Facts :