Forward: For a systematic, detailed, professional exposure of
Scientology's "Narconon" front group, visit the
Narconon Exposed web site.
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nypost/20050803/lo_nypost/mikeblastsscientology
MIKE BLASTS SCIENTOLOGY
Mayor Bloomberg yesterday slammed the Church of Scientology following
reports that it pumped big bucks into a councilwoman's campaign for
Manhattan borough president.
"I don't think it's real science," Bloomberg said.
"Everything I've read about it - and that's not a lot - it
doesn't make a lot of sense to me."
The mayor made it clear that he parted ways on Scientology with
Manhattan Councilwoman Margarita Lopez, who The Post reported this
week pocketed nearly $100,000 in donations from Scientologists.
On the City Council, Lopez steered tax funding to a controversial
church-run "detox" program for 9/11 workers.
"I don't agree with her at all on Scientology," Bloomberg said.
But the mayor offered Lopez a near-endorsement despite the Scientology
flap, saying, "I do think she'd probably make a good borough
president."
Lopez defended herself yesterday.
"Every penny donated to my campaign has been legal and ethical,
and has been sanctioned by the Campaign Finance Board," she said
in a statement.
"The religious beliefs of individuals who donate to my campaign
are not my concern, and are protected by the Constitution of this
country."
The controversial Scientology detoxification program on Fulton Street
supported by Lopez rejects traditional remedies in favor of large doses
of niacin, exercise, long sauna baths and the ingestion of certain
oils.
The Post reported that she directed $630,000 to the detox center to
treat 9/11 emergency workers and that church followers then poured
hefty contributions into her campaign war chest.
A Post article yesterday revealed an e-mail to Scientologists urged
them to contribute to Lopez, saying it would "pay dividends"
in the future.
Meanwhile, an additional near-$19,000 that was given to Lopez's
campaign kitty from Scientologists around the country came to light
yesterday, bringing the total to nearly $115,000.
Among the newly discovered donors was Anne Archer, the raven-haired
Scientologist beauty who starred in such blockbusters as "Fatal
Attraction" and "Patriot Games." She gave $250.
The name "Narconon"® is trademarked to the Scientology
organization through one of their many front groups. The name
"Scientology"® is also trademarked to the "Church"
of Scientology. Neither this web page, nor this web site, nor any of the
individuals mentioned herein assisting to educate the public about the
dangers of the Narconon scam are members of or representitives of the
Scientology organization.
If you or a loved one needs help -- real help -- there are
a number of rehabilitation programs you can contact. The real
Narcotics Anonymous organization
can get you in touch with real people who can help you.
Click [HERE] to visit Narcotivs
Anonymous's web site. Narcotics Anonymous's telephone number is
1 (818) 773-9999.
Return to The NarCONon exposure's main Index page.
By STEFAN C. FRIEDMAN
Wed Aug 3, 5:00 AM ET
The views and opinions stated within this web page are those of the author
or authors which wrote them and may not reflect the views and opinions of
the ISP or account user which hosts the web page. The opinions may or may
not be those of the Chairman of The Skeptic Tank.