Comments on: 'Tom Cruise' missile jokester arrested

Keith Henson, a fugitive since being convicted of interfering with Scientology, faces extradition to California from Arizona.

[kloker]

It really is 1984, in California, that is.

How can this actually be happening? This is one of the most insane things I've ever heard of in my life. Since it is and has always been common public knowledge that Hubbard started his "religion," and I use the term loosely, as a practical joke, an experiment designed to see if it might yield financial benefit, which would be proof that anything really is possible in this day and age (at least that's what I remember reading numerous times back twenty years ago or more), how can this actually be happening? It's always been my opinion, based on all my casual reading over a lifetime, that L. Ron's SF was highly imaginative, and I enjoyed it. But it was all fiction. In case you've all forgotten, even the Dianetics stuff could then be found on the SF shelves in the libraries and bookstores. I can only guess they think that once all the people who remember all that are dead and gone, they can "come out" and claim legitimacy, and be believed. And they are probably right, the way things seem to be going. What a total bunch of nutcases! And they are getting away with it! Amazing!

And in California, where they seem to be able to legislate anything they want to, with absolutely no concern whatever given to right and wrong, they are leading the way towards a future in America that is a complete farce. Our governments, at every level, have fully realized that they can do whatever they want, without regard to any sort of value system. They can stack every deck, and they are doing it. And, we are letting them! So who do we have to blame but ourselves for allowing this? Why, no one, of course. We are a pathetic bunch, and this is just more proof of it.

Am I some crackpot, with an axe to grind? Nah. I'm just an average older citizen, an observer, watching the deterioration and crumbling of the fabric of what was once a society that had great potential. What other conclusion could I arrive at when what once was good is now a joke, and what once was a joke is now good? We Americans have a short memory, and they are taking full advantage of it. In fact, we are all sitting back and just letting it happen. How tragic. Everyone is so self-absorbed that there is no time to worry about it. So there's no stopping these people, and the joke is on us. L. Ron has simply got to be laughing his you-know-what off. But it's really not that funny. In fact, it's so unfunny that I'll be suprised if this comment of mine (and that's all it really is, just an observation) is actually posted. Just my own little experiment. If they can do it, why can't I? Gee, will I be arrested too?

[J_Satch]

Not only will you be arrested...

...but you will be piled up by a volcano and nuked. And then you will be repeatedly subjected to bad cinema. And then you will be stuck to someone else's physical body until that person pays the CoS a buttload of money to purge you. So be careful.

LMAO!!!

[vm019302]

This would not have happened with Thomas Jefferson in office...

"I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, thus building a wall of separation between Church and State."

Since when is it appropriate to have a religious body (or cult) instructing the DA in criminal prosecutions?

[drfrost]

When a cult includes the rich and powerful....

Scientology has been shown to use litigation to "punish" those who oppose it in any way. That should be more than enough for any objective person to judge it. When you're promoting truth you only need to present the facts. When you're peddling something less... well, you need to resort to other methods.

[smlinde]

all religions do it...

...certainly the christians are constantly trying to legislate their agenda into place. We won't even discuss islam (I like my head on my shoulders).

All religions are cults, it's just that some are bigger than others and assume they can label themselves with some legitimate sounding moniker. Once you strip away the mythology in any religion you are left with exactly nothing...

I say we go back to worshiping Odin, at least there was a guy you could to talk to. But hey, that's just the voices in my head, you'll have to listen to your own I suppose. Of course, if you do ignore my god Odin, then we'll just have to do something about that won't we...

...isn't that what they all say?

[R Me]

Since this:

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Since when is it appropriate to have a religious body (or cult) instructing the DA in criminal prosecutions?
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Since the DA was told he would not get any CoS campaign contributions without a conviction.

[Pete Bardo]

Go get 'em, killer

With the number of people in this world terrorized by Scientology, Keith is one with the courage and conviction to stand up and say what needs to be said. I wonder if my subject line will make me a target, or worse, get me arrested.

I'm curious, though. Exactly how big of an explosion can a Tom Cruise missile make? I've seen him jumping on Oprah's couch--that seemed a little explosive, but not really enough to make any collateral damage.

Best of luck to Keith--and keep watching.

[alegr]

Pun intended?

Did you say "conviction"?

[alegr]

Pun intended?

Did you say "conviction"?

[ejevo]

Are you kidding? Next you'll tell me Err mistaken for terrorist

Yep, this sounds like law enforcement based on solid reasoning. Next thing you'll tell me that Err will gridlock a major metropolitan area for being mistaken for an explosive. Oh, that'll be the day. Ha ha!

[zoetherot]

other "odd" behavior?

How is picketing a cult considered "odd behavior?"
One would think that being IN it, would be the "odd" thing to do.

[anussimkatu]

The leaders of the criminal cult of Scientology should be in jail.

If the governments of Arizona and California did their jobs the hucksters and fraudsters and other assorted criminals that run Scientology should all be put behind bars for abuse and fraud.

Henson is a peaceful protester using his right to freedom of speech to protest this brutal and abusive cult.

[vm019302]

You're absolutely right

Scientology is an out-and-out fraud. It's absolutely shameful that this racket is still in business when its leaders have been successfully prosecuted many times and it's had so many judgments awarded against it. And people like John Travolta and Tom Cruise should be ashamed of themselves, using their celebrity status to promote this outright scam.

[ralfthedog]

Where are all the Scientology spokes people?

I would think it would be fun to have them comment here. I guess they are a bit chicken.

[Mark Greene]

Office of Special Affairs will release their droids soon

assuming they notice the story

They're usually out when they can plan ahead... for instance, when
Cruise is making an ass of himself

[Mark Greene]

XENU.NET and XENUTV.COM

Go there before you start thinking that Scientology is anything but
a cult.

[Anonymous883]

yep yep

dont worry Anonymous is already working with thier source materials in the form of fliers being past around and posted in cities where scientology is known to exist thats not the only thing WE are doing but youll probly hear about OUR exploits in the coming days as soon as the mainstream media realizes that we are openly giving them the info they need and have wanted for a good long time

[Mark Greene]

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/OTIII/

in Hubbard's own handwriting... legally authenticated by the
"Church" of Scientology

[Mark Greene]

And of course, the South Park episode...

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Scientology/SouthPark/southpark-
closet-56k.wmv

[LordSnooty]

Beyond disgusting

I count Keith as a friend, and this whole sorry episode re-emphasises simply that Money Talks in this country - why else would a man be extradicted on a misdemeanour?

The church of ultimate lameness has lotsa moulah. They deserve a Cruise missile. A real one.

[LordSnooty]

Here Here!

That was a finely worded critique.

[The_Truth!]

Scientology is PURE BULLSHIT!!

"Here, hold these 2 cans and I'll tell you all about yourself" "XENU AND THE THETANS" sounds like a great name for a band... "Want to buy some salvation?" Anyone who believes in scientology is a complete moron.

[ruby2zdy]

What happened to free speech? Separation of church & state?

This is not only ridiculous, it's frightening.

[Chief_Joe]

PLEASE . . . not Catherine Bell!!!

My heart has just been weakened . . . Catherine Bell falling victim to Scientology? And Greta Van Susteren too?!?!?! Oh boy . . .

[extinctone]

Yeah, I'd like to convert Catherine Bell...

to an entirely different religion.

[tmsjohnson]

Justice System Priorities?

Too bad the California justice system doesn't expend this much energy in catching felons. This guy just has a misdemeanor charge. Unless there is more to this story than in this report (quite likely) I think CA taxpayers should call the DA's office about the cost of chasing this guy.

[badsponge]

Get that terrorist!

Boy, it's comforting to see our justice system go after the REAL terrorists! What a waste. I HATE my government.

[Mark Greene]

What happened to the defamatory comments from the Scientologist?

Were they removed at the request of the Church of Scientology or
due to an editorial decision?

[cheeby12]

Yeah and

My response was removed as well... It might have been removed because it was libel... but even if false libel, cant it be argued?

[normlguyaz]

So scientologists have finally matched the christian right

See it only takes money to influence the government to bring charges against anyone who would appose the great religions/or cults of the world.So if scientology is a legal religion how come rasta still is not?Oh yeh no $$ duh!

[extinctone]

It's time to rething tax-exemptions for religions

Let them seek tax-exempt status as charities. That will put a serious dent in the religions that are run as scams.

[CrimeandPun]

can no one take a joke?

Obviously, the "Tom Cruise" missile comment was a joke, and is damn hilarious! And they considered that a threat to religion? Please!