Newsgroups: alt.religion.scientology From: dennis.l.erlich@support.com Subject: ANDY GREENBERG Message-ID: <9509192055.0TEF704@support.com> References: Organization: L.A. Valley College Public BBS (818)985-7150 X-Mailer: TBBS/PIMP v3.35 Distribution: world Date: Tue, 19 Sep 95 20:55:42 -0700 Lines: 109 trebor@animeigo.com (Robert J. Woodhead (AnimEigo)) >Dennis, Yup. >Reviewing our correspondence, I am struck by the fact that each of us >lecturing the other regarding our positions and differences has done >nothing but raise our respective blood pressures. Nothing but that? >Therefore, perhaps it might be a good idea if, instead of hitting each >other over the head Words on a screen. As Daniel Davidson says: No hitting. >about these differences, we ought to try talking about >what we agree upon. Like in the RCA triangle. Agreement. >I think that at the core we agree about a lot of >things, but there are clearly some mis-understandings that are getting in >the way. Perhaps an m/u. >Perhaps starting from first principles, we can discover what they >are, in a way that will be helpful to both of us. Take it on the proper gradient? >So below, I've listed a few things I believe to be true. I'd like to know >if you agree or disagree. Please feel free to add to the list in an >incremental manner. Okay. I'll play. >I realize that some of what is below may sound like I'm stating the >obvious, but I want to make sure that we have a solid basis of things we >agree upon. No problem. >Robert > >- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - > >RJW : The CO$ is a manipulative cult. Check. >RJW : The CO$ uses mind-control techniques to control followers. Check. >RJW : The CO$ uses "Black PR" to defame critics. Discredit critics. >RJW : The CO$ abuses the legal system whenever possible to destroy critics. Right. >RJW : The CO$ is desperate to control public perception of the CO$ It's demanded by policy. >RJW : The CO$ has a lot of money. 1-2 billion in reserves, I'd guess. >RJW : The CO$ has a lot of manpower. Slaves. >RJW : The CO$ has a reasonably sophisticated intelligence agency. It's falling apart trying to control internet. >RJW : The CO$ does not play by the rules of civilized society. True fact. >RJW : People's lives are being destroyed by the CO$. Soit-nee are. >RJW : The CO$ should not be allowed to destroy people's lives. Right. >RJW : We have an affirmative duty to educate people about the CO$ so > that they can at least make an informed choice about whether or > not to join it. Right. Do I get a prize? >Robert J. Woodhead ** trebor@animeigo.com ** "Anime Your Way!" tm +--------------------------------------+ Rev. Dennis L Erlich * * the inFormer * * dennis.l.erlich@support.com + inForm@primenet.com "tar baby"