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Free Speech
Both I and the people within Anonymous I know acknowledge that some of our opinions about the Church of Scientology are not positive. In addition, we acknowledge that it is well within the rights of those viewing this information to disagree with our opinions. But we wish to make it clear that we vehemently disagree with anyone who wishes to classify our opinions and/or our statements as "hate speech" or as "religious bigotry".
I have nothing but love and honest intentions toward the individual members of the Church of Scientology. I do not wish them any harm, and I cannot stress enough that I am adamently opposed to anyone who would commit acts of violence against them or any other individual. I firmly respect their rights to practice the religion of their choice, as protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
However, the love I have for my fellow man, and the respect I have for the rights and privileges protected by the Constitution, none of that has any bearing whatsoever on my attitudes toward criminal activity perpetrated any individual or organization. I am opposed to criminal activity of any kind; whether the individual responsible for such activity is of any gender, race, or religion is immaterial and does not enter into the formation of my opinions with regard to their actions.
The same First Amendment that protects all of our rights to practice the religion of our choosing also grants all of us freedom of speech. If I see something happening that I feel to be wrong, if I witness any organization attempting to violate the rights of others, not only is it my right to stand up and voice my objections, but in my mind, it is a requirement. If the Constitution has any hope of maintaining its integrity, then it is our duty as citizens to do whatever we can to protect it. Exercising the rights that the Constitution grants us is the only way that all of us can do everything within our power to protect the Constitution, the law, and indeed, our way of life.
I ask that you please respect my right to voice my opinions. I ask that you acknowledge that I have in good faith done everything within my power to back up my opinions with clear and dispassionate evidence.
I ask that you recognize my right to freedom of speech, while I do everything I can to protect your right to believe in whatever religion you choose, by fighting to prevent an organization from using the banner of religion as a facade for criminal activity.
By all means, if you disagree with my opinions, I will not think any less of you. Please don't think any less of me for believing what I do. I am not asking you to agree with me. I'm just asking that you respect my right to voice what is in my mind and my heart.
For additional information about the First Amendment, click here.
For additional information about Freedom of Speech, click here.
For legal information specific to this website, click here.
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