This is the written complaint (less attachments) to HHS and 'semi-canned' response. They were less than pleased about this when I talked with them on the phone earlier and requested a written complaint with the Cof$ messages attached. Feel free to voice your own disgust regarding this matter to HHS, the e-mail is:
BigBeard Katana ko chi, SPsoo Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2001 03:49 -0400 (EDT)
From: "HHS MAIL" <hhsmail@os.dhhs.gov>
Subject: Mental Health Scam at WTC Scene
Thank you for your input to the Department of Health and Human Services. Your E-mail will be sent to the appropriate HHS agency for action.

Secretary Tommy G. Thompson U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 639-G Washington, DC 20201
his is in reply to the following message:

It is apparent from the attached UseNet news group messages that the Scientology organization (I will not call any group that takes part in such disgusting actions a church) is implementing a mental health scam to further their own interests on the people of NY City and the heroic volunteers who have come to their aid.

These messages were found on the UseNet news group alt.religion.scientology, and have been passed on to the American Red Cross and various news organizations by people participating on that group.

Because people in a number of states, and apparently Canada, are involved in this scam I felt it should be brought to the attention of a Federal agency. And because it potentilly involves the mental health of many people, HHS seemed the most appropriate.

To put some context to the attached messages:

500K.txt contains a call for Scientologists to raise money ($500,000.00 is specifically mentioned) not for disaster relief, but to print pamphlets that are used to forward Scientology's agenda that are to be distributed at the disaster scene. The original message is at the bottom and other peoples comments about it work up to the top.

800-FOR-TRUTH.txt is a series of messages relating to a 'banner' display on FOX News during the National Service broadcast on Friday.

It advised people seeking counceling to contact "NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE at 1-800-FOR-TRUTH". Many people recognized this number as that of the Scientology Dianetics Center, and when they called an pressed the point were told that in fact it was. It turns out that the "National Mental Health Assistance" group is actually made up of members of Scientology who deliberately chose that name in the hopes it would be confused with the legitimate National Mental Health Association. NOTE: Once advised of the true facts FOX News pulled the 1-800-FOR-TRUTH banner.

Volunteer Ministers in NY.txt is a report from a Scientologist in Canada on the activities of their people in New York City. Please take particular note of this paragraph within the message:

"Additionally we are trying to move in and knock the psychs out of counseling to the grieving families and that could take another 100 plus people right now. Due to some brilliant maneuvering by some simply genius Sea Org Members we tied up the majority of the psychs who were attempting to get to families yesterday in Q&A, bullbait and wrangling. They have a hard time completing cycles of action and are pretty easy to disperse."

I personally find it disgusting that any organization, but especially on calling itself a 'church' to gain tax exempt status, would deliberately interfer with the ability of others to get desperately needed help with their mental health in a disaster situation of this magnitude. I have personally had to deal with post traumatic stress, and I know how important such help can be.

Again, the original message is at the bottom and the comments of others above it.

I respectfully request your help in investigating this matter and insuring that appropriate actions are taken to undo any harm that may have been brought on the people of NYC by this abomination.

<signed>

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