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		By: Shelly Rene		</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This hits on the question that I just don&#039;t understand after watching your shows a few times through... there are blatant infractions in regards to child protection and labor laws. The abuse of children and how it is allowed to stand is horrific and shocking.  Anyone who watches the show I think finds themselves sifting through the enormity of what this &quot;church&quot; is and how it chooses to operate in the world thinking of how they can be stopped. What has occurred to me is that it doesn&#039;t take an indictment of the entire system to find the chink in their armor. I think of the fact that Al Capone was brought down not for mob activity but for tax evasion and so it could be something similar for Scientology. Thinking along these lines, to me this organization is abusing children and I just don&#039;t know how it is allowed to happen. How are American kids being put to work at young ages when there are laws that prohibit that? How can these children&#039;s education be so neglected? How is it legal that parents can sign their kids over to an organization and essentially surrender their parental rights (not to CPS but to a business organization)?  It shouldn&#039;t matter that these things are being done in the name of religion, minors in this country are not legally able to give consent, so even in they are serving a religion, that shouldn&#039;t outweigh the laws of our land that are in place to prevent the exploitation of children. When my husband and I watch these episodes we wonder what is stopping our government from acting????  Are there scientologists exerting some control is some way that I can&#039;t understand? I have cried for the children of the Sea Org, those on your show and those whose names I will never know , and the abuses that have been heaped on them. It makes me physically sick to my stomach to know that there are kids who are trapped in the Sea Org, whether they recognize their prison or not. Keep up your work Mike Rinder.  So many of us support you and are pulling for you.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This hits on the question that I just don&#8217;t understand after watching your shows a few times through&#8230; there are blatant infractions in regards to child protection and labor laws. The abuse of children and how it is allowed to stand is horrific and shocking.  Anyone who watches the show I think finds themselves sifting through the enormity of what this &#8220;church&#8221; is and how it chooses to operate in the world thinking of how they can be stopped. What has occurred to me is that it doesn&#8217;t take an indictment of the entire system to find the chink in their armor. I think of the fact that Al Capone was brought down not for mob activity but for tax evasion and so it could be something similar for Scientology. Thinking along these lines, to me this organization is abusing children and I just don&#8217;t know how it is allowed to happen. How are American kids being put to work at young ages when there are laws that prohibit that? How can these children&#8217;s education be so neglected? How is it legal that parents can sign their kids over to an organization and essentially surrender their parental rights (not to CPS but to a business organization)?  It shouldn&#8217;t matter that these things are being done in the name of religion, minors in this country are not legally able to give consent, so even in they are serving a religion, that shouldn&#8217;t outweigh the laws of our land that are in place to prevent the exploitation of children. When my husband and I watch these episodes we wonder what is stopping our government from acting????  Are there scientologists exerting some control is some way that I can&#8217;t understand? I have cried for the children of the Sea Org, those on your show and those whose names I will never know , and the abuses that have been heaped on them. It makes me physically sick to my stomach to know that there are kids who are trapped in the Sea Org, whether they recognize their prison or not. Keep up your work Mike Rinder.  So many of us support you and are pulling for you.</p>
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		By: Scientology Hypocrisy: Champions of Religious Freedom		</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:07:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[&#8230;] Again, the hypocrisy runs deep &#8212; see other recent post about this: Scientology Hypocrisy: Slave Labor and Human Trafficking [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] Again, the hypocrisy runs deep &#8212; see other recent post about this: Scientology Hypocrisy: Slave Labor and Human Trafficking [&#8230;]</p>
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		By: Alcoboy		</title>
		<link>https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-468639</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alcoboy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:55:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-468528&quot;&gt;Balletlady&lt;/a&gt;.

I fell you&#039;re right. Even if the dastardly dwarf were somehow removed some loyal Miscavigeist would step in and take power. The battle would just continue.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-468528">Balletlady</a>.</p>
<p>I fell you&#8217;re right. Even if the dastardly dwarf were somehow removed some loyal Miscavigeist would step in and take power. The battle would just continue.</p>
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		By: Balletlady		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Balletlady]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-468212&quot;&gt;Alcoboy&lt;/a&gt;.

It&#039;s easy to find out where the bodies are buried.  Anyone who works for or HAS worked for the IRS, Scientology can hire plenty of private investigators to dig up dirt on them. They may draw blanks OR they might find enough info on an IRS employee OR possibly someone who filed Income Tax &#038; &quot;somehow got around NOT paying their fair share.&quot;

COS will always have that tax emempt.....the IRS does NOT want to deal with them or battle them in endless court proceedings when it is so much easier for the IRS to give in &#038; shut them up so they go away. ANY threat to remove that status will be fought tooth &#038; nail to never have it taken away....ever. 

So many brave people stepped forward, so much evidence displayed &#038; yet it goes on and one.........too sad]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-468212">Alcoboy</a>.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s easy to find out where the bodies are buried.  Anyone who works for or HAS worked for the IRS, Scientology can hire plenty of private investigators to dig up dirt on them. They may draw blanks OR they might find enough info on an IRS employee OR possibly someone who filed Income Tax &amp; &#8220;somehow got around NOT paying their fair share.&#8221;</p>
<p>COS will always have that tax emempt&#8230;..the IRS does NOT want to deal with them or battle them in endless court proceedings when it is so much easier for the IRS to give in &amp; shut them up so they go away. ANY threat to remove that status will be fought tooth &amp; nail to never have it taken away&#8230;.ever. </p>
<p>So many brave people stepped forward, so much evidence displayed &amp; yet it goes on and one&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;too sad</p>
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		By: Free Minds, Free Hearts		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Free Minds, Free Hearts]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-467764&quot;&gt;Lois Reisdorf&lt;/a&gt;.

I am so sorry Lois, yes I am sure they are all side by side. My sister has said she will never leave, and we sort of now believe her, unfortunately.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-467764">Lois Reisdorf</a>.</p>
<p>I am so sorry Lois, yes I am sure they are all side by side. My sister has said she will never leave, and we sort of now believe her, unfortunately.</p>
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		By: Free Minds, Free Hearts		</title>
		<link>https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-468518</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Free Minds, Free Hearts]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-467717&quot;&gt;Mike Rinder&lt;/a&gt;.

Thank you Mike, I know you would help if you could.  Yes! She was indeed removing specks of dust from old tapes, to digitize them, a few years ago and for all I know, they are still doing that...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-467717">Mike Rinder</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you Mike, I know you would help if you could.  Yes! She was indeed removing specks of dust from old tapes, to digitize them, a few years ago and for all I know, they are still doing that&#8230;</p>
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		By: Geoff Levin		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Geoff Levin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-467790&quot;&gt;Mark&lt;/a&gt;.

Yes, it is possible to get a bit of exchange if they really want you for something that know that they will make money from. That’s very rare. Good for those musicians who refused to perform without being paid. Part of the brainwashing is that “we” should consider it a privilege to perform for a cult event. Of course Hubbard had his typical hypocrisy, “free service equals free fall”. Mr. Scam Bam Hubbard talked out of both sides of his mouth.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-467790">Mark</a>.</p>
<p>Yes, it is possible to get a bit of exchange if they really want you for something that know that they will make money from. That’s very rare. Good for those musicians who refused to perform without being paid. Part of the brainwashing is that “we” should consider it a privilege to perform for a cult event. Of course Hubbard had his typical hypocrisy, “free service equals free fall”. Mr. Scam Bam Hubbard talked out of both sides of his mouth.</p>
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		By: Alcoboy		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alcoboy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 03:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-467681&quot;&gt;otherles&lt;/a&gt;.

What needs to happen is the IRS needs to investigatd Scientology and see if there is any evidence  of private inurement. Like I  said earlier, I feel that the reason they won&#039;t do this is because they are afraid of Miscavige hitting them with a ton of lawsuits.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-467681">otherles</a>.</p>
<p>What needs to happen is the IRS needs to investigatd Scientology and see if there is any evidence  of private inurement. Like I  said earlier, I feel that the reason they won&#8217;t do this is because they are afraid of Miscavige hitting them with a ton of lawsuits.</p>
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		By: Alcoboy		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Alcoboy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-468160&quot;&gt;Mick&lt;/a&gt;.

I agree that the Church of Scientology should be investigated by the IRS and have its tax exempt status revoked. I feel that the problem is that the IRS is afraid of Miscavige. They&#039;re probably afraid that he&#039;ll hit &#039;em with a tractor trailer full of lawsuits claiming religious discrimination. The agency is probably waiting for him to be somehow removed and then see who fills the vacuum before taking action.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.mikerindersblog.org/scientology-hypocrisy-slave-labor-and-human-trafficking/#comment-468160">Mick</a>.</p>
<p>I agree that the Church of Scientology should be investigated by the IRS and have its tax exempt status revoked. I feel that the problem is that the IRS is afraid of Miscavige. They&#8217;re probably afraid that he&#8217;ll hit &#8217;em with a tractor trailer full of lawsuits claiming religious discrimination. The agency is probably waiting for him to be somehow removed and then see who fills the vacuum before taking action.</p>
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		By: Mick		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[How can you call Scientology modern day champions of free speech, fighters against hatred and bigotry, are pro-marriage and families, are pro-gay, not anti-Christian, for human rights and are against human trafficking? 

The truth is completely the opposite as Mike Rinder, journalists and all former, current Sea org and Scientology members continue to point and speak out bravely. 

When in fact Scientology is run singlehandedly by a tiny, uneducated, totalitarian dictator called Seaman recruit Dave Miscavige. You never really earned or achieved the title of Captain in the real world Navy. Such a failure. LOSER with a Capital L. 

Seaman recruit Dave Miscavige has joined the likes of Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Zedong, Kim Jong Um and Putin. He is and has run Scientology like a Nazi concentration camp. Shame on you. 
Yet he lives in luxury while all his minions and many underage children are abused daily, trafficked and slave away 14+ hours a day making nothing or a few pennies. Just to be bankrupted and put into debt all for the sake of Seaman recruit Dave Miscavige and Scientology’s growing tax exempt slush bank account. 
What do you do all day except spy on Auditing sessions?? 

Sea org members and Scientologists are tricked into signing absurd billion year sign your life away irrevocable contracts thinking they are helping clear the planet. 
Of what tiny Seaman recruit Dave Miscavige. It’s still polluted with you, all the empty, vacant and unused buildings, LRH teachings and the constantly shrinking Cult of Scientology. 

Seaman recruit Dave Miscavige is the ringleader of Scientology an organization that engages in daily, worldwide violations of human trafficking, modern day slavery and labor laws, all carried out in plain sight and yet shielded under the cloak of religious exemption. 
VOTE to REVOKE SCIENTOLOGY ‘S TAX EXEMPTION NOW. 

You make it look all pretty, glamorous and utopian on the outside. Offer promises and dreams yet In fact there is a dark, evil and sinister side once inside Scientology. 
This is considered Theft by deception.

This needs to be stopped now. 

“That scientology Sea Org and staff are treated like slave labor while being designated as religious workers and volunteers to avoid labor laws.” -MR. 
Aren’t workers supposed to be paid minimum wage? 
How many are underage? 
Are they qualified licensed contractors? No. 
Have you pulled the necessary permits? 
Are safety precautions taken? 

Where is your wife Shelly? Is she still being held prisoner and being abused as a slave laborer at CST in Twin Peaks, Ca. Scientology’s not so secret base? 

VOTE to REVOKE SCIENTOLOGY’S TAX EXEMPTION NOW. 

Part One….]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How can you call Scientology modern day champions of free speech, fighters against hatred and bigotry, are pro-marriage and families, are pro-gay, not anti-Christian, for human rights and are against human trafficking? </p>
<p>The truth is completely the opposite as Mike Rinder, journalists and all former, current Sea org and Scientology members continue to point and speak out bravely. </p>
<p>When in fact Scientology is run singlehandedly by a tiny, uneducated, totalitarian dictator called Seaman recruit Dave Miscavige. You never really earned or achieved the title of Captain in the real world Navy. Such a failure. LOSER with a Capital L. </p>
<p>Seaman recruit Dave Miscavige has joined the likes of Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Zedong, Kim Jong Um and Putin. He is and has run Scientology like a Nazi concentration camp. Shame on you.<br />
Yet he lives in luxury while all his minions and many underage children are abused daily, trafficked and slave away 14+ hours a day making nothing or a few pennies. Just to be bankrupted and put into debt all for the sake of Seaman recruit Dave Miscavige and Scientology’s growing tax exempt slush bank account.<br />
What do you do all day except spy on Auditing sessions?? </p>
<p>Sea org members and Scientologists are tricked into signing absurd billion year sign your life away irrevocable contracts thinking they are helping clear the planet.<br />
Of what tiny Seaman recruit Dave Miscavige. It’s still polluted with you, all the empty, vacant and unused buildings, LRH teachings and the constantly shrinking Cult of Scientology. </p>
<p>Seaman recruit Dave Miscavige is the ringleader of Scientology an organization that engages in daily, worldwide violations of human trafficking, modern day slavery and labor laws, all carried out in plain sight and yet shielded under the cloak of religious exemption.<br />
VOTE to REVOKE SCIENTOLOGY ‘S TAX EXEMPTION NOW. </p>
<p>You make it look all pretty, glamorous and utopian on the outside. Offer promises and dreams yet In fact there is a dark, evil and sinister side once inside Scientology.<br />
This is considered Theft by deception.</p>
<p>This needs to be stopped now. </p>
<p>“That scientology Sea Org and staff are treated like slave labor while being designated as religious workers and volunteers to avoid labor laws.” -MR.<br />
Aren’t workers supposed to be paid minimum wage?<br />
How many are underage?<br />
Are they qualified licensed contractors? No.<br />
Have you pulled the necessary permits?<br />
Are safety precautions taken? </p>
<p>Where is your wife Shelly? Is she still being held prisoner and being abused as a slave laborer at CST in Twin Peaks, Ca. Scientology’s not so secret base? </p>
<p>VOTE to REVOKE SCIENTOLOGY’S TAX EXEMPTION NOW. </p>
<p>Part One….</p>
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