JoAnne Kidwell, just don’t do anything that looks suspicious or draw attention to yourself in any way. Just act normal. Otherwise, they might want to “ look you up,” using your license plate number. But, they’re not going to bother you or kidnap you or anything.

Yes, Joanne Kidwell, Clearwater realizes that Scientology doesn’t pay taxes, however, there are many people who live in Clearwater who are blissfully unaware of Scientology and how it affects our city. I would not be afraid of visiting the downtown during your vacation if I were you. You’re not going to have any problems. Have a nice time in Clearwater!

I agree! The citizens of Clearwater deserve to know why their city isn’t doing very well, downtown especially. I’m kind of afraid to go downtown while we are on vacation in Clearwater. Scientology is scary to me. The people who are in Scientology are either bullies or being abused. Their celebrities should be investigating the abuses. If they don’t, people should stop supporting them. I can’t watch any more of Tom Cruise’s movies or interviews. I’m going to look up any others. Everyone should do it. I’m scared for Shelly Miscaviage and the other executives held prisoner. Their tax exempt status should be revoked immediately.
Does Clearwater realize they don’t pay taxes?

Oh, I totally agree. I think they looked into it all, saw what potentially could be brought upon them, and have decided to ‘save their skin’, as it were. Which, as an elected official, is unacceptable. Their mandate is to serve the city first, I agree. If they are not prepared to confront the organization and ask the hard questions, they ought to step down.

“I think Bill Horne needs to ask miscavige for his balls back.”
^^^^^, Mary.

Why am I thinking of Mr Horne originally being one of the “good guys”? I don’t remember why I got that impression, just that I have it from quite a while ago.

If they do any research on the organization, the smart ones realize they’d better have powerful defences and lots of ready cash if they take Dwarfenführer on directly or indirectly. For what they get for the “privilege” of being Davey’s whipping boys, there’s no upside for trying his patience. AND he’d pursue them *forever* making the rest of their lives living Hells, so they’d be sacrificing all for nothing but a world of hurt.

“One must have the urge to take a shower after any interaction with Miscavige. The sliminess just oozes off that silly man.”

True that, WAYC, but if you’re going to mix it up in the political arena, you have to get used to that and worse. Frankly, I’m wondering if Mark Bunker CAN effect a course change if he wins his election. scientology’s already got a number of bones to pick with him, and one restraining order on him which they’ll use at any possible chance, and they aren’t likely to back off, no matter how influential “wise beard man” becomes in the city’s politics. Their efforts to “DA” him will only increase.

Queen B gave us:
“A concise hard hitting editorial. This should be the article the citizens of Clearwater are reading. Sadly, it’s clear exactly WHO is in charge of downtown Clearwater at present and it’s not ANY current elected official.”

Ms McManus has been doing just that, but it’s not as effective as it could be — yet. I shudder to contemplate what she’s been going through just because she’s sounding the alarm. Sadly, print media has lost its power for the most part. It seems the Tampa Bay Times is hanging in there, but I doubt it’s as strong as the area papers were 40-45 years ago. Tracie’s job is likely hanging by a thread, darn it.