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Scientologists In Germany

February 5, 1997 | Issue 31•04

The German government recently issued a series of crackdowns against members of the Church of Scientology, sparking numerous protests by big-name Hollywood stars. What do you think?

Wimpy Guy

Michael Backman,
Auto Mechanic
"I'm usually very skeptical about issues of censorship, but the Germans seem to have pretty sound judgment in that area."

Blonde Girl

Nikki Wyler,
Speech Pathologist
"Tragically, in Germany, Scientologist celebrities are allowed to attend only 75 gala premieres a year."

Girl With Glasses

Kirstie Lattimore,
Legal Secretary
"I know how the Scientologists feel. For years, my people have been persecuted for our spiritual belief in magical 'pyramid schemes.'"

Other Guy

Tad Gregory,
Systems Analyst
"I think if Germany and Scientology could just sit down and get to know each other, they'd find they're not as different as they think."

Guy With Sunglasses

Jon Orson,
Podiatrist
"I was persecuted in Germany. Not because I was a Scientologist, though. It was because I broke some shit."

Minority Guy

Hal Manoogian,
English Professor
"Scientologists are being persecuted, and it's an outrage! I had to say that, or they'll reveal I'm gay."

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