Scientology takes on "Kiddie Cocaine"

[Anonymous]

http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/a ... ryid=41299

Scientology takes on "Kiddie Cocaine"
By: Dave Bohman

Clearwater, Florida ? Pat Harney is the spokeswoman for the Church of Scientology's World Spiritual Headquarters in Clearwater.

She is showing off a packet of pamphlets that draw all eyes to drugs that are known for their abuse on the streets, like Crystal Meth, LSD, cocaine, and marijuana.

Pat Harney, Church of Scientology Spokeswoman:
    ?45-percent of kids take marijuana in a one-month period.?

But the blitz also includes a warning against a drug prescribed to children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as Harney holds up a red pamphlet.

Pat Harney, Church of Scientology Spokeswoman:
    ?This is kiddie cocaine, which is the street name for Ritalin.?

Scientology members and supporters believe Ritalin is over-prescribed, to where pills leave the medicine cabinet and end up at teen parties, where the side effects of the drug can come into play.

Pat Harney, Church of Scientology Spokeswoman:
    ?Visual hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, aggressive and violent behavior. These are serious consequences. And what we're saying is, you have to know this parents?.and kids.?

A decade ago this effort might have met with widespread criticism because the Church of Scientology is spearheading it.

We asked grandparents, and parents, if it mattered that Scientology is driving the effort.

Tina Dyer, Concerned parent:
    ?As long as it's accurate information, I think it's fantastic. And I wish more churches would do that.?
Sharon Corely, Concerned grandparent:
    ?I know they're very strong against drugs, that's probably a good thing. As far as their religious aspects, I'll stay out of that.?
Pat Harney, Church of Scientology Spokeswoman:
    ?But, If you had a fire, and the fireman was a Scientologist, a Catholic, a Jewish person or a Muslim, would you care if he came in to put out the fire.?

In a video, supplied to us by the Church, you can see Scientologists handing out pamphlets on Clearwater Beach, and at the University of South Florida.

Scientology is also providing anti-drug speakers to an inner-city Christian Churches in Tampa.

Pat Harney, Church of Scientology Spokeswoman:
    ?The important thing is that we get the message out.?

Scientology hopes groups from social clubs to neighborhood watches will help distribute the anti-drug pamphlets.

They say it's not a recruiting tool, but a means to a more drug-free society.

[Anonymous]

We already have a thread on Clamology.

http://wwf.fornits.com/viewtopic.php?t=18119

[Anonymous]

?But, If you had a fire, and the fireman was a Scientologist, a Catholic, a Jewish person or a Muslim, would you care if he came in to put out the fire.?

Ok, but the problem is that the Scientologist fireman has showed up to the fire with a can of gasoline.

[Anonymous]

?But, If you had a fire, and the fireman was a Scientologist, a Catholic, a Jewish person or a Muslim, would you care if he came in to put out the fire.?

Ok, but the problem is that the Scientologist fireman has showed up to the fire with a can of gasoline.

   What a completely idiotic statment to make.

[Anonymous]

Besides the stupid fireman analogy, there were several completely idiotic statements in the press release, starting with this one:

Pat Harney, Church of Scientology Spokeswoman:
?45-percent of kids take marijuana in a one-month period.?

Drugs are a real problem in our society. Bogus exaggerations and fake 'statistics' don't help. That's just one kind of gasoline this cult brings to the fire.

[Anonymous]

Drugs are a real problem in our society. Bogus exaggerations and fake 'statistics' don't help. That's just one kind of gasoline this cult brings to the fire.

No, drug prohibitionis the problem in our society.

Drugs are great and have probably kept me from killing assholes like you on more than one occasion.

[Anonymous]

Christ on the stick, I'm tired of the rampant drug abuse in this country.  When will the kids learn?  You have to love and respect  your pharmaceuticals, cherish them.  Remember, better living through   chemistry, kids.  I never met a drug I didn't like.  So indulge yourselves in consciousness expanding psychotropics, just don't overdue it and become the paranoid turds your parents are.  Slip a little brown acid into Dad's coffee before he heads to work and keep your eyes on the local news, you might see your dad running down the highway naked, chasing the Silver Nipples of Buddha.

[Anonymous]

Drugs are a real problem in our society. Bogus exaggerations and fake 'statistics' don't help. That's just one kind of gasoline this cult brings to the fire.

No, drug prohibitionis the problem in our society.

Drugs are great and have probably kept me from killing assholes like you on more than one occasion.

Funny, you don't sound like a dipshit Scientologist. I personally believe we have a drug problem in this country, and yes, drug prohibition is part of the problem. But so is overdose, uncertain purity, and addiction. I was trying to point out that the dumbfuck Scientologist's bogus statistics are not going to help anything, but then again, nothing about Scientology helps anything or anyone.

Believe what you want, asshole. I'll take that acid in my coffee now, thank you very much. Haven't tripped lately and definitely have never seen the silver nipples of Buddha. That sounds enlightening!

[Anonymous]

If the Buddha has silver nipples, and you desire them, you cannot reach enlightenment.  You must let go of your desire and embrace compassion, because, yea, verily, that's gotta hurt like all fuck.

Julie