== restore == 

 == Nationality == 
  	  
 Gibson's nationality has been a very popular topic of discussion on this talk page. Although the basic facts of his life don't seem disputed, there is disagreement about whether he is "Australian-American", "Irish-American", "Australian", or whatever. The article already talks about his birthplace, his family heritage, where he grew up, his citizenship, and so on. Therefore, I see little value in giving a potentially misleading one- or two-word summary. For now I've removed the (contradictory) claims of his nationality from the lead and infobox. I would suggest leaving them omitted unless we get either (1) a consensus with a sound basis in Wikipedia policy or guidelines or (2) agreement among reliable sources. •contribs)  
   	  
 :I changed it to Irish-American since this is what the article states and supports.   
  	   
 ::...And Windyjarhead changed it to American without comment, and I've removed it again. I don't see how "Irish-American" is justifiable given that his father was born in the US and his paternal grandmother in Australia. He doesn't fit neatly into any simple category, and we've no business forcing one upon him. •contribs)  
  	   
 :Which citizenship(s) does he currently hold?    
  	  
 ::Irish-American is more justifiable since his mother was from Ireland and he holds Irish citizenship! His father's mother is irrelevant. Obviously he does fit into a neat category since he has dual citizenship  Irish and American...not Australian — Preceding unsigned comment added by   5:57, 14 August 2011 
  	   
 == Why so harsh re: Mel? == 
   	  
 Wow! Seems like Wikipedia really has it in for Mel! It's like everything little negative thing you could find about him, you put on his Wiki page. I mean stupid little stuff!!! Who hasn't made said something dumb before? Really? We don't care. —Preceding unsigned comment added by     
  	   
 :Thanks for your opinion, anonymous. However, every "dumb" thing you've said before hasn't been the subject of extensive press coverage. If it had, we'd be writing about you. -    
  	   

  	   
 :Anonymous, thank you for sharing your opinion. Have you ever said this: 
  	   
 Winona Ryder, talking about Mel Gibson:: 
  	   

  
 So, not every "dumb" thing he has said is in the article. I don't know that dumb is an accurate way to describe him and the word "dumb" does not appear in the article.   Javaweb