In describing its portrait of a civilization in decline, Gibson said, “The precursors to a civilization that’s going under are the same, time and time again,” drawing parallels between the Mayan civilization on the brink of collapse and America’s present situation. “What’s human sacrifice,” he asked, “if not sending guys off to Iraq for no reason?” ~Reuters

Via Dan McCarthy

I’m glad to see that Gibson hasn’t lost his combativeness and his willingness to court controversy–at least of certain kinds.  But the interesting question is this: will his shots against the Iraq war be considered more offensive than his drunken tirade?  My guess would be that it is going to get him at least as much scorn and hostility.  I’m even more interested to see Apocalypto now than I was a few weeks ago.

Also, do you suppose the Mayas thought that their sacrifices would ward off the Toltecofascists?