Picket photos:

LA PICKET: WE BEAT OSA!!!

We began today meeting at Sizzler, planning on a nice, informative picket Exposing the abuses of "The Church of Scientology". First off let me say one of the critics helped us by making beautiful new signs. This took lots of work, and we each thank this person for their hard work.

Once we ate, we decided to head out to the HGB: Hollywood Guarantee Building (Which is International Management), and the L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition right next door. These are at Hollywood and Vine, basically. Someone had already driven past big blue, and reported they now have HUGE walls put up to block ANY views of our communications. God forbid the followers should see some truth!

As we began picketing, Hollywood rallied with us. Cars drove by all day long with people honking, yelling, and giving us the thumbs up. Many people walked by and told us their own personal horror stories re Scientology. This town is not fooled by these phonies!!

We also had two people walk up and ask us if they could join the picket. We had extra signs, so we gave them signs and they too began walking back and forth. One had a dog, and had a sign on it saying, "Do Not Believe L. Ron Hubbard". So this was a first re having a dog in our picket!!

All during this the staff did their usual cowering inside the building. Three of us were X-Scientologists and the rest were critics. We continued talking with people and passing out Xenu Flyers (at least 300, and 400 flyers and about 300 cards with Web sites). People of all walks of life and all ages came up to talk with us. Meantime, Scientology hid inside. The picket just seemed to flow like music, with each of us talking to passersby, passing out flyers and cards, and walking along with our signs.

Next we decided to go across the street and get something to drink, to cool down. (It was about 80 degrees today). As we sat down we could see across the street and suddenly, as soon as we left, they all came outside. We could see the LRH Life Expo zip out and try to quickly pass out more invitations in. As usual, no one wanted to come in!

This went on all day. People honking with us..Scientology trying to to rope people in and they failing. As we traveled down to the Scientology Testing Center, things heated up :)

Down from them were these loud Black Israelites screaming non-stop about how Jesus was really Black. They were screaming constantly. Ok, and OSA had Mellony, the Commanding Officer of L.A. Day out at the Testing Center, Along with Jean Dale, OT 7 or OT 8. Both were not happy with we picketing.

You can hear on the tape Mellony asking people, "Would you like to get a Free Presonality Test" and one for one, people said, "No". Meantime, we were passing out flyers, the Web sites, and I had the sign, "Honk if you Think Scientology is a CULT". People were literally honking from both sides of the street. Also, if they didn't have a car, and were walking by, they'd go "HONK".into my tape recorder. I was taping this, and will send it to Andreas to put up, as it's amazing to hear what people have to say.

All of a sudden I realized this Cab was parked right outside of the Scientology Testing Center, basically semi-blocking our signs. I realized no doubt OSA had requested the cab, with the intention of blocking our signs. So I leaned in and asked, "Are you picking anyone up?" The gentleman said, "No". At that point I knew my perception was correct. So I leaned in and said, "These people are against Free Speech, and we are fighting FOR Free Speech. You cab is blocking our signs, so you think about that and decide what you want to do". I walked away, and to my great surprise, a few minutes later I heard the cab start up and he roared off, honking loudly down the street. This happened two different times while we were there.

All during this time, Mellony and Jean were on their Cell phones. Finally the police showed up! At first it was just someone from OSA, talking with two LA PD. Finally the cops came over to me and told me they had a report we were disrupting a residency. I asked where, as the Testing Center is totally a business. He pointed above it (Three stories) and said those residence were complaining. I told him first off we have a Constitutional right to picket, and secondly, I was pretty sure they (OSA) were lying about anyone living above the Testing Center. I also pointed out if we were upsetting these so called residence with our quiet picket with only Graham speaking out a bit, what about the Black guys screaming non-stop. He said, 'We'll get to them" (Which they never did, proving it was only content related, not true distraction).

Finally after much talk, more OSA Int people arrived. Pam (used to be King) now Bowen and one of their top dogs who runs the attorneys, Ed Parken arrived on the scene. Pam was furious and I could see was sent with orders to get rid of us. I used to work with Pam, and Mellony, and was on OT 7 with Jean, so I knew them all. Of course they were giving me (and all others) the total Scientology non-communication Silent Treatment. By this point they were shooting total hate 'vibes' at me. "How could you" .was the flow.

The two cops came back and said they were "Just trying to keep the peace". I said, "So are we". They said, "Well, we have a request. You can say yes, or no, but we would like you to go over to the other side of the street". Having lived through the Clearwater nightmare with the "Church" of Scientology going to court and getting a court injunction with all the BS restrictions stopping free speech, there was no way I was about to allow such a precedence to be set here.

I looked at the young cop and said, "I heard your request and here is my answer: No! We are here, we are going to continue to picket per the Constitution of the USA". I also pointed out I was pretty sure they were lying about anyone living upstairs. The two LA PD said they couldn't handle it, and they'd have to call their supervisors. So the Supervisors arrived, and now there were 5 or 6 cops in all.

We continued picketing, and more people began honking than all day long. Maybe they saw the cops..I'm not sure, but suddenly it went wild from both sides of the street. I saw OSA skulking around the corner, so I walked around to hear what was being said. Pam immediately said, "I don't want her here!" I said, "Well, since you're talking about me, I'd like to hear what is being said". At that point I hear the Supervisor ask Ed, "Well, if you live here, I'd like to see your driver's License proving it".

At that point I could only laugh, as I knew once again the infamous "Office of Special Affairs" had blown it AGAIN!!!

I told Mellony and Jean that if they would just knock of the Fair Game, and Knock of Lying.and just do what they do best, they'd actually have more people wanting to come in. However, when they are actively trying to get us arrested or pitched off the street for picketing (They hoping to stop free speech)..people don't like that.

The cops finally drove off..as Scientology had NO proof that anyone lived above the Testing Center. We won. they lost. OSA INT was seriously pissed, and growled by me calling me a "Hate monger". I told them I was not a hate monger, and if they'd stop trying to stop free speech and go read any of these sites, they'd no doubt be out with us picketing. They growled, and walked off. Pam leaned against the testing center looking very mad. I walked over to her and she said, "Get away from me or I'll call the police". My response? "What about OT, Pam. What about Communication? Scientology is supposed to be about communication and yet all you do is work to stop it".

Shortly after this we decided we were done. We actually were just about to leave when the cops arrived, but once OSA had called the cops, we decided we needed to take it to the correct "win", which we did!

We all came back to my house to celebrate, share food and drink and enjoy each other. Some other SP's arrived to share the night together.

It was a grand picket.and a delightful night!

Thank you to each person who helped create such an informative, and fun picket! We actually even had someone from another country; many miles away come join us :)

I'm SOOOO Happy I'm free!

Thank you SO much to Andreas, and to all my friends who have helped me get out of that trap and free. It has taken quite a lot.but it's been SO worth it :) Also, from everyone in Hollywood, thank you to Andreas and Xenu.net, and each critic who stands up for Free Speech. We are winning, no question about it!

My love to all :)

Tory/Magoo~dancing in the moonlight~
In for 30 years
Out for 3 years and 3 months
SP 6 ^with Cumulative Cluster
Free at last!

P.S.

I forgot to add a few key things:
One, I got to talk with not one, but two Staff members and after talking with me, both agreed they would definitely go read the Web sites, and "Decide for themselves". This is huge...and they came up and asked me. They weren't faking...I know the difference.

Secondly, a father came up to me with his two daughters (around 10 or so) and asked me to tell them about Scientology and would I give it a "Thumbs up or a thumbs down".

I explained how I had been a part of this organization for 30 years and when I left just because I spoke out and said what I think, I lost ALL of my "Friends" due to their policies.

Also, I told them I have given Scientology over $200,000 and they refused to give it back. So I asked the girls, "If you could take a ton of money and go shopping, or give it to such an organization that does this, which would you do?"

All three said, "GO SHOPPING!" "GO SHOPPING!" "GO SHOPPING!"

The father then said, "So is it a thumbs up or a thumbs down?" We all four did the "Thumbs DOWN" and laughed, he thanked me, and off they went. Education.....ahhhhhhhhhhhh.

Lastly, A black man walked by me and said, "They're racists pigs!" I said, "Can you state that in my taperecorder?" He leaned into the tape and again said, 'They're racist pigs!" Pointing to The Church of Scientology.

I said, "Really? Tell me why". (I knew they are but wanted to hear it from the horses mouth).

He explained, "I walk up and down Hollywood Blvd daily and Scientology invites white folks into their Hubbard Life Exposition all day long. However, they never invite black people in--ever!"

I told him I had noticed that for years while "in" and had tried to bring that up to the Exec's and get them to help their own black communities who need help. They never had time....except for a few with money, or a Celebrity or two.

At the testing Center the CO of LA DAY (the head of it) was trying to get people to come in and take a "Free Personality Test". Just about everyone said, "NO" in many different ways.

Finally they got two young boys to go in. When they came out, I stood next to Melony (The Commanding Officer ...ya right...of LA DAY) and spoke to them: "Take this card which has many Web sites on it. I was in for 30 years and would like you to find out the facts, on both sides. They will NEVER tell you this information. Find out for yourself, and know both sides before you do any more". They took the cards, thanked me, and Mellony sneered once again. "Damn that Free Speech! It's killing us!"

That's right, OSA>>>>>it is. And guess what? It's only going to continue. Find a new route, or use L. Ron Hubbard's Final Policy: "The Way Out Is the Nearest Doooooooor". ((( Hey! He used it, why not YOU?)))

All the best :)

Tory/Magoo!
X-Scientologist after 30 years "in"
Free Speech Advocate
"DM's Worst Nightmare!"