barb wrote:

> Sharon wrote:
>
>> I'm having this lady for a meeting soon, she came to my office saying
>> she's from the United Nations...and wants to check what kind of human
>> rights we "abuse"... (I'm working for an institution that helps cult
>> victims). Checking at google, she's a scientologist...
>> Anyone can give me some good information about her, something I cannot
>> get from the internet?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Sharon
>>
>>
> As a Scientologist, you can expect several things from her. Number one,
> she came to your office unannounced, because for sure if she'd called,
> you probably would have blown her off. Saying she intends to check your
> group for "human rights violations" is a sure sign that she's coming in
> with an attitude.
>
> Arguing with this individual will be fruitless. You simply cannot have a
> dialogue with an indoctrinated cult member. I would simply tell her that
> your group addresses human rights violations inflicted by destructive,
> assimilative groups, without mentioning Scientology in particular.
>
> I would make sure you're not the only one in the office. When
> Scientologists are on a mission, things can get contentious. You may
> wind up inviting her to leave the premises.
>
> She will not have heard of Lisa McPherson and Jeremy Perkins, or any of
> the other victims of Scientology. So don't bother going there. If she
> has heard of Lisa, she'll give Scientology's own diagnosis, blood clot
> from a fender bender. They can justify anything. They're trained in it.
>
> I wouldn't let this woman set foot in my office. It's offensive that she
> is accusing your group of human rights violations to begin with.
> Thank her for her interest, politely decline to be drawn into a futile
> discussion, refuse any "help" she may offer, and send her on her way.
>
> There are indications of a "push" to schmooze into legitimate groups
> lately. Friend of mine works at a drug rehab center. I told him all
> about Narconon, and wouldn't you know it...the next day, he got a packet
> of material from them, as they wished to work with his group on a
> volunteer basis. Not too many organizations would turn down free help,
> but in this case, he was well informed before they appeared on the
> horizon.
>
> Don't allow yourself to get drawn into a discussion on psych drugs or
> religion. This is a waste of time. If you can avoid a discussion
> altogether, you bettah off. Unless you want a firsthand view of the dog
> and pony show Scientologists will put on for you. It can be kind of
> enlightening.
>

Well, its not as if Scientology doesn't violate human rights. Fair Game, disconnection, PIs, lawsuits, infitration of government agencies, and private organizations, RPF gulags, and more.

Perhaps write Ms Without-Honnor and demand that next time she presents herself as what she is, a Scientologist, and not to bother anybody until Scientology has "got its ethics in". (Scientology-speak)

-- When I shake my killfile I can hear them buzzing.

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