I believe we need to realize that the truly programmed individuals by the
cult of scientology are the RPF members.  Poorly fed on scraps, at best
berthed in an airless dungeon, worked beyond the point of physical
endurance, and facing deteriorating health.  At one point in their life,
these were free individuals, endowed with those individual rights which we
so rightly cherish.

However, for these cult members assigned to the RPF, those freedoms are but
a distant memory, soon to be eradicated by the RPF.  RPF member are forced
to write o/w write-ups  (overts and withholds) -- which are later used
against them -- possibly in a court of law.   Have you ever written an o/w
write-up?  Well, if you haven't let me clue you in.  It had better be
considered "complete" or the write-up will be handed back to you.  At what
point do you make things up simply to complete that "cycle of action."   Of
course, if you think the RPF assignment is a joke, you could be assigned to
the RPFs RPF.

However, you do not need to be a member of the elite Sea Organization to be
assigned ethics conditions and forced to complete these o/w write ups.
Then, you are assigned an amends project.

Eventually, one of two things happen.  You are either so immersed within the
structure of the cult that you never break free, or you walk away from a
religion you once believed offered hope and spirituality.  I was fortunate,
I walked away, tens of thousands of dollars poorer, and minus a couple of
clients, but intact.

However, I do think this:  I have eleven years or more of post secondary
education, successful in my career, and stable.  Yet, I found something
there that interested me.  I cannot help but think about the individual
facing problems in their life, adrift, bereft of understanding from others
about what is current transpiring in their world.  The cult of scientology
knows how to lure this individual in.  If "deprogramming" can save this
person from the ravages of the cult, then yes, I will support it.

Much has been said about individual rights here.  And yes, I am a strong
supporter of individual rights and freedom of religion.  However, the cult
of scientology is hardly a church.  At best, they are a multi level
marketing corporation.  As to individual rights, well, once that individual
has signed on staff, at the SO or an Org, individual rights are immediately
subjugated.

Mr. Best, you inquired about my personal history with the cult.  I explained
in an earlier posting that as I proceeded to post I would write my story.
In fact, I do. With every post, I reveal more about myself and my
experiences with that cult and its members, and I will continue to provide
these insights.

Bunnyann