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Mel Gibson - Another audio tape released of a violent rant

It appears that a fourth tape of Mel Gibson's rants toward ex-lover Grigorieva has surfaced. CNN reports that Radar Online, an online magazine publication, released the forth in a series of tapes. The male voice on the tapes is said to be the actor Mel Gibson.  See the story at:  http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/celebrity.news.gossip/07/14/mel.gibson.rant/index.html?iref=allsearch

A handful of televised entertainment shows have recently played one or more of the released audio tapes. While the tape is said to "allegedly" contain Mel Gibson's voice, I've seen several TV programs where celebrities acquainted with Gibson admit the voice similarity is uncanny. Many fans (some now ex-fans) of Gibson's movies over the years, have blogged online that the voice sounds exactly like the actor. More importantly, in my opinion, is the tone of the threats and yelling heard on the tapes. If the voice is, in fact, Mel Gibson's - he needs professional help fast. The death threats, rants, racist remarks and screams are the sign of a disturbed person. Gibson is not commenting on the tapes according to the CNN report.


One has to wonder how so many tapes have become available - does the average person tape phone conversations? - I'd be interested in knowing.  Was this a calculated move by Oksana Grigorieva to ruin Gibson? Did she bate the conversations? Did Ms. Grigorieva record the tapes for proof that Mel Gibson might possibly cause her harm? On the other hand, should an out-of-control and violent individual such as the voice heard on the tape be ignored? Should charges be brought against the ranter since threats were made? Will Ms. Grigorieva get a restraining order?  My personal question:  Why didn't Oksana go to the police if she felt threatened?  (money or personal gain is usually the answer to that one)
 
There are so many questions left unanswered at this point.  In no way, do I excuse any man (movie star or otherwise) for abusing a woman, hurling threats and making racist remarks - the most important part of this entire saga.  If the voice turns out to be Mel Gibson's it'll be interesting to see how his career is affected. The result will truly be a sign of the times.  (we, the public, seem to be getting used to this kind of thing - I'm not)
 
One thing I believe can be said: the saga will continue and it'll get worse before it's all over.

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