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Scientology Injunction Denied Against "Anonymous"

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the much-gnashing-of-teeth dept.

Anonymous writes "A circuit court judge has denied the Church of Scientology's second request for an injunction against protests by the internet group "Anonymous." The Church sought to prevent Anonymous from protesting on the birthday of the Church's leader, the late Ron L. Hubbard. The petition filed by the Church listed twenty-six individuals allegedly affiliated with Anonymous, but "accidentally" included others who merely work near the location of the first protests held in February and did not participate in them, such as a Starbucks employee. Furthermore, the Church failed to show that any of those listed actually committed any wrongdoing."

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  1. Lets be fair to the Hubberdites by coren2000 · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Hey folks... if you bother to read the article it explains how Scientologists are getting death threats from this group.

    I don't agree with Scientology's tactics of suing anyone that looks at them funny... but they need to protect themselves from a group of psychos.

    One one side you have the Anonymous Cowards who threaten murder, and on the other side you have Cultists who threaten lawsuits.... which one is more barbaric do you think?

  2. Re:Grab Your Masks! by rice_burners_suck · · Score: -1, Flamebait
    American law enforcement is so terrified of offending the delicate sensibilities of the muslims they'd NEVER enforce the law against wearing masks in public.

    God forbid if we should offend someone! This is America. We don't walk around wearing masks, even if they're called burquas, hijabs, or whatever you call those green masks with Arabic writing that elected Hamas "officials" wear so you can't see their faces while they announce how they'll blow up Israel and America. People here walk around with their faces uncovered like normal people do. IF YOU DON'T LIKE THAT, GO LIVE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY! PREFERABLY ONE IN THE MIDDLE EAST!

  3. Re:IRL raids by PopeRatzo · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    There are plenty of people worldwide who don't use store bought religion.
    By definition, all religions are, as you say, "store bought".

    Many have developed a spiritual and ethical system based on their own experience and exploration, but that's not "religion".

    Here's an easy rule of thumb: To be a "religion" there must be the organized collection of money.
    --
    You are welcome on my lawn.