11-21-2006, 01:20 PM
He can say he's not a racist all he wants, but the truth always comes out when the right stimuli are presented. We hear Mel's true opinions when he's drunk. Similarly, we hear Michael Richards using the "n" word when he's heavily antagonized. He could've just told the guy to sit down and shut up, but somewhere in his subconsciousness, he couldn't ignore the skin color of the guy heckling him. Don't think he's the only one. In fact, I would say a majority of white comedians would probably still think "the guy heckling me is black." People still think in terms of skin color. It's just a matter of whether or not it's said.
"I looked up and saw you;
I know that you saw me.
We froze but for a moment
In empathy."-Rise Against