“Going Clear:” Scientology’s coverup efforts against the HBO documentary

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164. I just watched the documentary.

First, I used to drive by the headquarters on Fountain Ave in Hollywood--that was formerly
the old Cedars of Lebanon Hospital--when I worked at Childrens in the 1970's. I would usually
see some rather strangely dressed folks--in uniforms--that after seeing the documentary I realize
were Sea Org people. Weird.

Second, my husband is a UCLA trained psychiatrist--from the late 60's, early 70's--and he has some pretty good
stories about how the Scientologists and their animosity toward organized mental health, particularly psychiatrists
and psychologists.

Third, it just reinforced to me that the IRS needs to remove religious exemptions. Every organization--including
corporations that are now trying to be recognized as having religious preferences (Hobby Lobby!)--need
to be taxed in the same way. Enough. They are all about making money.