I was aware of the bad press it had gained and I’d watch the BBC Panorama programme when it first aired but beyond that nothing more. Well the Scientology sources will have you believe that the gig was a huge success and I have to admit it was a pleasant afternoon in that we had some great friends with us, and we had an opportunity to see people we haven’t seen in a long time.

It was actually when the wife and I went for a walk and sat by the lake that she asked me what is Scientology. Straight away I went into the cult horror story and their tactics.

That conversation has lead to a huge fascination in the cult and a real want to see it fall to its knees. We’ve both been catching up on videos from yourself Mike, Tony Ortega, Mark Bunker and many more.

I suppose on a personal level that I spent a bit of money to go to the gig and I now feel a bit tainted. But the scary thought is that a lot of people I know took part in that gig and look forward to it annually. Of course I’m un aware how my friends really view the church and whether they see this as dance opportunity or something more.

The reality is that approx 2500 people went at £19 a ticket. Does that end up in the pocket of David Miscavige or somewhere else. I guess it just concerns me that something I enjoy can so easily be touched by these scumbags and their false ideology.

How to stop it is the question and how to help see it gone for good. Any thoughts?

Yeah, we’re on the same page. Just a moment of your time, a smile and show a bit of interest can do wonders for someone’s else’s self esteem and makes you feel good too. It’s tough when you’re really busy but it’s a nice habit to have or acquire.
Having your wits about you is essential in business but I detest those that cross the line and intentionally rip people off. The Cof$ is an outstanding example of theft by intent.

Agreed, Yawn. We’re tracking. I’m self employed too. For 35 years I’ve managed to do OK without doing people in. Doing people in, taking unfair advantage of trusting, unknowledgeable and otherwise vulnerable people in any demographic is BAD business. NOT the way to survive. Helping people for no exchange can be fun, actually. You can make someone almost instantly happy just by listening for a while and steering in the right direction, even if you can’t really do anything for them business-wise. They don’t expect it. Sometimes its a pain in the ass and inconvenient, but it ends up being a good thing. And it doesn’t hurt business, its not like you’re doing nothing but this all day. Just when the opportunity arises. You can shoot someone who’s depressed way uptone, for a while – ping! Just by doing this. Fun, kind of – creating this effect.

If she’s musical the drummer’s daughter could start a gril group called The Live Canaries.

Once you know quite a bit of scientology you can find references to it through out both his early and later work, its a particular mindset you start to recognize.

I’m sorry to hear that. He was a good friend.

Change one vowel and you’ve just described the CoS.

Oh I need to hear this! I might check on the Tube. If anyone has any links, it would be sooo appreciated:)

Any business does. Hey, it’s tough out there. I’ve been self employed for over 30 years. I don’t give single reasons Aqua, just what I see. I very much have a soft spot for people who deserve a better break, like veterans and the elderly. Business people generally can’t afford to care – still doesn’t make it right thou.

Excellent, Debbie. These people will now know with whom and with what they are actually dealing and supporting..