Enablers of the month: Gibson’s arresting officer James Mee and Dina Lohan
Enablers of the Month:
Sheriff Deputy James Mee, who after arresting Mel Gibson excused himself for the arrest by commenting, “As in all DUIs…I don’t relish hurting people [by arresting them]…I’m out there doing my job,”and “I don’t take pride in hurting Mr. Gibson.”Excuse me Deputy Mee, but by doing your job you are helping him, not hurting him. It’s unfortunate that so many officers before you failed to do their job.
Deputy Mee also decided not to handcuff Mel Gibson at the outset because of “who he is.”Mee was quoted as having told Gibson “that if he remained cooperative, I would transport him without handcuffing.”Listen up, Deputy Mee. Gibson’s blood alcohol level was at .12 per cent when stopped for driving 87 mph in a 45 mph zone. It was readily apparent that you were arresting an alcoholic and, therefore, a potentially lethal human being. Alcoholics in recovery admit they are capable of anything. That doesn’t mean, “Anything except…grabbing the wheel while you are transporting them…attempting to go for your gun…etc.”It doesn’t matter who he is: alcoholics should never be transported by law enforcers while under the influence without handcuffs. And if you don’t think that addicts are capable of anything, consider all the murder and mayhem committed by “nice”people who no one “ever dreamed could commit such an act.”And think of Bryn Hartman, comedian Phil Hartman’s wife. No one ever would have dreamed.
An unnamed Sheriff’s Deputy in Malibu, for having driven Mel Gibson ten miles from the station to a towing yard to retrieve his Lexus after the arrest. He should have walked.
Dina Lohan, coming to her daughter Lindsay Lohan’s defense after Morgan Creek Productions CEO James G. Robinson wrote, “We are well aware that your ongoing all night heavy partying is the real reason for your so called ‘exhaustion.'”Dina said, “I’m a mother and will do what I need to do to protect my child,”and accused Robinson of being “way out of line.â€
Message to Mrs. Lohan: If we are right about Lindsay, your actions are increasing the odds that she will ruin many relationships and even destroy lives, ultimately culminating in her own. My book, Drunks, Drugs & Debits, gives a “gut feel”for addiction and will help you to offer the love she needs: uncompromising tough love.