Mel Gibson is a jerk. No, really. Driving drunk is stupid.

His father, and perhaps he as well, are out on the lunatic fringe of the religion I love.

He is a good actor who has starred in a few great movies.

All in all, a typical Hollywood citizen. Hollywood has always had its share of Fascists, Communists, loonies, pedophiles, rapists, drug addicts and lawyers.

So, what’s new about Mel’s malaise? Not much. Welcome to Hollywood!