The USA government, as manifested in the Internal Revenue Service, did much the same 30 years ago. But one judge of the the French Government, wants to do it again. And of course, this means the French Court's findings become public record. <smile>

Whats disturbing to me here is the actual proof of wrong doing seems to be secondary, there
are no real facts concerning any wrong doing, if so where are they? all I see is just general anti Scientology lines been constantly put out there. Why are they so dangerous? and to who?
Why the witch hunt?

Remember the WMD in Iraq? and how the media (which is totally controlled by vested interests)
can create an athmosphere that justifies war … perhaps we should not be so fast to jump on these
witch hunt bandwagons.

If Scientology is guilty then they should pay for their crimes, but lets be sure to have all the facts
and be sure that we are not the ones that are really being duped.

Tom USA

France should take the courageous step that my country, the US, has been to cowardly to take: call it Scientology was it is, a money-making, FOR-PROFIT scam masquerading as a religion. Do this France and set a good example for the world.

I say all this as an former Scientology staff member who witnessed and participated first-hand in the under-handed tactics Scientology promote.

Let the banhammer drop.

Thank God for France – they've got courage, and ethics; things sorely lacking in other countries. If they're going to do it, do you think North America would be smart enough? Doubt it.

What I was unartfully pointing out – is that the two legal systems operate in a fundamentally different way – and that the circumstances in which the public prosecutor made the request would not have occurred in the United States. There is far more likelihood for political involvement from the executive branch in what a public prosecutor does in court. And the way trial investigations are conducted is also far different – with the court itself conducting a probe before the trial takes place.

Scientology as religion as very clear policy on people which seek refunds: refund and close the door. That policy is very good policy in comparison with other organizations which would request and by law demand the contractual obligations.

Scientology staff is dedicated to serve the parishioner AS LONG AS IT TAKES. If anyone has subscribed to a course of Scientology Religion one could see that course can take 5 days or 15 days or 50 days. It does not matter, there is always one donation fee which is for unlimited time. It is actually true that Scientology Religion and Technology for Spiritual Freedom is not for everybody. It is for able people wishing to become more able. It is for those wishing to improve personally. Thoe which can recognize that change and improvement is possible.

People which are potential trouble sources are suppressed by someone. Such are those persons claiming refunds with Scientology. They sign the donation agreements themselves, they decide by themselves and they enter into firm and confirmed agreement. They TAKE the services and spend months and years in Scientology, gaining for themselves spiritual improvement and benefits. When they encounter suppressive person, antisocial person, for some unsolved reason they seek refunds. Is that fair?

I bet those complainants were served by too numerous staff and for long time, and donation given cannot be compared to any other service in terms of exchange of value for value. But they choose to betray their friends which were helping them. They choose it for sake of publicity and money.

Scientologist are most decent persons I have ever seen. And they are busy learning and improving their skills and abilities, on the way and path to spiritual freedom. Scientology works and people improve their lives by applying Scientology Technology. It is available to everyone: http://www.scientology.org

And my very clear prediction: Scientology will not be closed in France. The complainants will pay the fines for their wrongdoings. If there is any attempt to close Scientology in France, that will be rejected, if not in France, than on the higher court.