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I've never wante a world where everyone was just like me. It would be boring--and Nature shows us that monocultures are doomed to die...

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Orwellian and chilling...

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@JustBill: Very well spoken sir. There are lots of things, Scientology included, that have worked very poorly for others. It's vital to look out and see outside of ourselves regularly. If Scientology really worked, there would be no opposition...

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Ms. Taormino PALES in comparison to Dan Savage.

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NO KIDDING. I think Dan Savage made an incredibly good point on last weekend's Live Wire Radio (http://www.livewireradio.org/node/631).  To paraphrase, his point (one that was alluded to briefly by today's TOL guest) was basically that learning about the mechanics of the urinary system has virtually nothing to do with "sex" as we practice it.  Communication, technique, frank discussions about STDs are far more relevant and pragmatic.

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It's not good for ANYONE to speak like this, regardless of gender.  It's got an "OMG" quality, and not what I would expect from a lecturer.

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I appreciate several of Ms. Taormino's points (especially those which forward a sex-positive society), but believe her definitions of "porn" vs. "art" are flawed, and disadvantage the general point I believe she's trying to make. Ms. Harris noted that porn is basically defined as material of a prurient nature that lacks artistic value.  Ms. Taormino's points afterwards were awkward and amateurish ("art porn"). I think that we, as a society, should look toward removing victimization at all levels: it's sad that we have to have a specific genre of porn ("feminist pornography") to try to categorize porn as "cruelty-free". Also, Ms. Taormino misses an opportunity to make a point: "porn" should be no more "dirty" or "taboo" than "food".  Porn serves a human need, much as food does for hunger.  When we stop applying an outmoded Puritan ethos to porn, we can begin to have a far healthier discussion about its creation and use--and contribute to a more sex-positive society.

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Thankfully, on this page, you will find people who want to Clear the planet of hate, war and suffering--and can give you great reasons why it won't by the Scientology organization doing it. Knowledge is FREE and does not require that you buy a BRIDGE

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@Louanne: I love your copypasta--all 3,600 dishes!

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And L Ron Hubbard didn't know Jesus but his knowledge of history is off: "The man on the cross? There was no Christ," -L. Ron Hubbard

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@Louanne: You have failed to completely and properly CONFRONT (this is what Scientology calls "Shattering Suppression") all of the crimes your organization has committed. No need to hate: we simply want justice. But, since you bring up hate a lot, I must ask (as your Org asks their critics): what are YOUR crimes?

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By the way, Jeanne: it's bad form to quote Scientology publications especially after your group was shamed into settling out of court for hating former members.

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@Louanne: When in doubt, communicate. That includes reading the New Yorke article which I have read, processed and determined is not full of "entheta", contrary to your understanding.

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@Louanne: What's this 1988 nonsense about? Paul Haggis left around 2008 after being heaped praise upon by Scientology for years. HINT: Your Tech Failed.

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@Louanne: so how is life working at your Org? Rumor has it you posted 3,600 comments in a day or two to the New Yorker article.

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@WriterBoy: P.S. Yes, I've read Scientology's materials: they're plastered all over the Internet for free. Including OT-III. In other news, I didn't die by reading it: I guess KSW must have exceptions for non-Scientologists you call "wogs".

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@WriterBoy: Chances are, you will not read my words, as you are trained to ignore dissent.  But, just in case... Actually, no, we DON'T need to read Scientology's writings to know there is something quite bad going on at your church. Just as I wouldn't expect anyone to read Mein Kampf, The Communist Manifesto or Al Queda's missives to know that there was something quite wrong with the Nazi movement, Mao's Cultural Revolution, or Radical Islam. Humans judge by actions, and Scientology's actions have been very wrong. From Operation Snow White and the death of Lisa McPherson in the past to Scientology's admissions of violence in their workplace, forced abortions and countless individuals who had to pick up their lives and start all over again because Scientology left them penniless now, it's been proven to me that there may very well be some good things in your "Tech"--and that a broken clock is right twice a day. Please call your Org and have them send a real apologist for your religion since The Portland Org didn't have the spheres to make the short drive to the OPB studios to do so.

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@Louanne: Jeff's is pretty good, but I daresay you're the Executive Chef of Copypasta! It's a good crown: FLAUNT IT :-)

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@Louanne: Well, I would certainly expect a bit more creativity from someone as imbued with The Tech as you! I take the tack of responding personally and uniquely to all entries.

And yes, I am a proud entrepreneur with a couple of businesses, and have the luxury of being able to take time to comment on things that matter to me. Thanks for your concern about my professional circumstances!

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@Louanne: Do you work for the Church of Scientology or any affiliated organization?  (Partial list of affiliated organizations here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Scientology_organizations)

Here's why I ask: http://tinyurl.com/4ntqu9v

I hear the Office of Special Affairs has a heck of a severance package!

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