A Day in the Life of a Scientologist
If you take a deeper look into the controversial faith, you won’t find space aliens
By Olivia Alsept-Ellis
Published April 24, 2009
This article has not gone as planned; what began as an inside joke has grown into something powerful. This article was supposed to be the infiltration of the Church of Scientology. I expected terrible, strange, and just plain weird things. I expected to be pressured into joining or paying. I expected to learn about Xenu and other crazy things shown on South Park. I never expected to be willingly defending this religion. But Seattle’s Church of Scientology was everything I didn’t expect. I was greeted by friendly people and comfy couches and compliments. The reverend, Bob Hamilton, stood behind a small podium and gave his Sunday Service through jokes and relatable events. He was the kind of man who’s always smiling and reminds you of your grandfather. I’ve never felt more welcomed by strangers in my entire life.
Bob Hamilton has been a scientologist since 1973. He says what first drew him was his aching for answers.
“I would ask my parents, teachers, professors, ‘Who am I? What am I doing here?’ And I never got a straight answer. Scientology and Hubbard gave me straight answers.”
L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology, based his faith on his discoveries but inadvertantly created one centered around equality.
“Scientology is about helping people. I doesn’t matter if they are black or white, Jewish or Buddhist, believers or non-believers. We are an accepting community dedicated to helping.”
Activities within the Church include auditing, which is “spiritual counseling,” made infamous by the television show “South Park.” In the November 2005 “South Park” episode “Trapped in the Closet,” Stan is convinced by the Church that he is depressed and receives this Auditing (for a nominal fee of $240) in which he discovers he is the reincarnation of L. Ron Hubbard. Things only become more chaotic as Tom Cruise and John Travolta lock themselves in Stan’s closet and Stan, a newly converted believer, is then told how Scientology is just one big scam.
Hamilton contradicts this episode.
“Auditing is where someone listens to you,” he says. “It helps you address areas of pain or sorrow and undo the affects of them. The other side to it is training, learning about life, how to achieve your goals.”
Indeed, the South Park episode, while claiming to be based on true Scientologists’ beliefs, is not an entirely accurate depiction of the religion. Yet this episode remains to be the basis and extent of many peoples knowledge of the faith. We cannot expect a fair representation from a show that also depicts small hamsters traveling through the bowels of a gay man or Rosie O’Donell as a giant ever-growing entity, bent on the destruction and consumption of mankind.
And “South Park” is not alone in its attack of the religion. Operation Clambake is dedicated to the demise of Scientology; its main reasoning centers around scandals centered around the Church. These scandals — Operation Snow White and Operation Freakout — were organized and implemented by Scientologist minds and involved destroying of evidence and stalking, respectively. Yet holding the Church accountable for past mistakes or scandals would be just as outdated as holding Republicans accountable for Watergate.
Critics’ attacks on the greed of the Church of Scientology are based on true accounts of many who have left the religion, but it is the buyers’ right to spend money wherever they wish and it’s their responsibility to make wise choices.
There is so much public outcry against this religion, a religion which is based on inner peace and has an amazingly modern code of ethics and equality. Yet we all turn a blind eye to religions which demean, disrespect, and abuse women, and are extremely intolerant of other religions.
But the most common attack against the religion is focused on their controversial beliefs. I do not accept them as true. But I respect their right to believe. We cannot pick and choose when to defend equality. We cannot begin to say they are unequal based merely on the fact that we do not believe. And we cannot forget that just as you may mock them, others may mock you. I mean, c’mon, a little speck made all of this? I can’t even fit all my books into my backpack. Jesus Christ rose from the dead? No thanks, I don’t believe in zombies.
Criticism of the faith is founded on ignorance.
“When people attack, I just ask them if they’ve ever read a book about scientology,” says Hamilton. “And they haven’t. So I just ask them how they can criticize us and our faith with so little understanding.”
In this country, we are all given equal rights. I’m disturbed by the fact that I need to remind you, Amanda.
Note: This is merely an opinion, and does not reflect the views of its author.
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Sounds like the author got royally handled. Harassment of critics, child labor, coerced abortions, fraud and human trafficking are still going on today within Scientology.
One thing the Church of Scientology excels at is PR and the author bought it hook, line and sinker.
Check out this 2008/ 2009 news reports covering child labor, coerced abortions, deprivation of liberty and abuse occurring within Scientology
(USA): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw3lJEpOkuY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUNhqqrETSY
(Australia): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSm2hoqVhyE (part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEbLLjvpT7E (part 2)
(Belgium): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWSBY9j_lFE (part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KspfiknVB8c (part 2)
You are doing a great disservice to all of your readers with this article. Maybe YOU should have read a bit about Scientology yourself. Let’s start with the statement “Scientology is about helping people. I doesn’t matter if they are black or white, Jewish or Buddhist, believers or non-believers. We are an accepting community dedicated to helping.”
This is an outright LIE. LRH was a racist who stated that black people, especially ‘down south’ ‘close to the dirt’ are morons and Africans are unteachable babarians.
You CANNOT be any other religion than Scientologist — because as per LRH all other religions are just false ‘implants’ thetans were forced to endure.
Not a good enough reason to stay away? How about the child labor? Forced abortions? CONTINUED and ONGOING ‘fair gaming’ (no dear, this is not about “holding the Church accountable for past mistakes or scandals” These were not mistakes and these practices are still going on). Disconnection? Homosexuals and the disabled being so low on the ‘tone scale’ that they should be ‘disosed of quietly and without sorrow’?
You have been conned Miss Olivia, just as every single person who trusted Scientology based on the pretty, pretty package you were presented and are blindly accepting.
Google is your friend. You have utterly failed as a journalist by having no clue about the true history of Scientology and never asking a single informed question of your new grandpa.
You probably shouldn’t list youself as a Scientologist on myspace and facebook if you want this garbage article taken seriously.
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Dear Olivia,
Nice pro Scientology article. Could you be a scientologist yourself?
You miss the point in many, many ways. Read and do a little research like Amanda did in her article.
Critics are not attacking the beliefs; they are attacking the criminal and fraudulent actions done by the organization.
The laundry list includes forced abortions, child abuse, rape, mysterious deaths, kidnapping, and ripping off thousands, etc.
“Criticism of the faith is founded on ignorance”. Ah no, more like this article is based on that.
Let’s talk about what LR Hubbard actually thought about other races when you assert how this thing is all about equality. A few things for you to actually research:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzDqXVLavbU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywk2UdsW9I0
If they met you at the door acting sinister, would anybody ever go in? Of course not. One of the reasons that critics are out there trying to warn people is because the cult’s initial approach is pleasant, “We care, we want to help you with your problems”. And many scientologists do care. Many are not even aware of the alien stories because they haven’t reached that level yet. That’s another example of the fraud/bait and switch nature of this cult-you go in thinkin git is one thing and then find out after investing thousands of dollars and so much time to find out it is about aliens, and believes all other religions are just figments of the imagination.
These offenses you speak of were truly egregious. Yet they are not only are not is the past but are continuing even now, with people still being abused, still being held, still dying.
For example,
http://newsblaze.com/story/20080507174854tsop.nb/topstory.html
They call it ‘love bombing,’ you gullible girl.
Surely you don’t think they drop the mask of affinity when they think there’s a chance of new Raw Meat signing up! How can you be so naive?
You seriously need to do some real research before writing pap like this, if you plan on writing for a living.
You don’t really do anyone a favor with such superficial understanding of a topic like this. Some of the basics you missed:
Scientology as a religion: L. Ron Hubbard specifically said Scientology “Was a science, not a religion.” It only used the religion angle when business went bad. Overnight, collars appeared on “ministers,” and franchises (yes, that’s what they were called) becames missions. For most of its history, the IRS saw through the Church’s scam, and even thte Supreme Court backed the IRS (Hernandez). Their tax-exempt status is very recent (1993 IIRC), and frankly, suspect. As far as being a Catholic, etc. and a Scientologist, they TELL you that at the beginning, but ultimately you have to practice Scientology solely — they even said so in their tax exemption application. And Hubbard even said that Christ did not exist, but rather was an implant.
The Xenu story on South Park: 100% accurately depicted. The problem is most Scientologists never get to that level so they don’t know about it. And if they do, they won’t talk about it.
Of course your experience was nice: if they dumped all the true nonsense on you when you first came in (by the way, they would refer to you behind your back as “raw meat” or a “body routed into the shop”) you’d never pony up the little amount of money for the intro course they offer. The big $$$ hits come later.
No one is talking about belief systems. People are upset with the abuse this organization does to its members and how it thumbs its nose at society, such as by using their supply of tax subsidized income (a tax exemptyion=a subsidy) to litigate against its critics.
Here’s a decent site founded by actual Scientologists who now see what their Church is up to: http://askthescientologist.blogspot.com/
You should be embarrassed by this puff piece. Get informed and try again.
“Scientology is both immoral and socially obnoxious. It is corrupt sinister and dangerous. It is corrupt because it is based on lies and deceit and has its real objective money and power for Mr. Hubbard. It is sinister because it indulges in infamous practices both to its adherents who do not toe the line unquestionably and to those who criticize it or oppose it.” — Justice Latey, ruling in the High Court of London
I can’t stop laughing. The article was meant as a joke right? LOL
Dear my loving supporters,
Thank you for your comments. But really, you missed the point of my article. Entirely.
I was merely posting an opposing opinion than what (clearly) is the majority.
You cannot call me a poor journalist. You do not know me. Well then again, I am being mildly stalked at this point.
I understand all the Scientology has done, and is doing. I did thorough research into Scientology on BOTH sides. I think a poor journalist would be someone who blindly convicted an opinion without understanding of its views. And I choose to defend it mainly because I liked the challenge. And thank you, you have proven this quite a challenge.
Thank you for your comments. But I am well aware of all the Scientology is.
Oh, and tune in in two weeks for my next article: A Day in The Life of Me, Being Stalked!!
–The Puff Master
Okay, to respond to your lame defense on the Why we protest forums, you ARE a poor journalist. No, not just a poor journalist, a dishonest unethical one. Your Facebook and MySpace pages lists you as a Scientologist But I’m sure that has been quietly edited out as people called you out for your dishonesty.
I didn’t know what to think of your article at first. Should I be more open minded? Don’t attack and be closed minded over others beliefs.
THEN how telling, YOUR comments about Christianity,“No thanks I don’t belive in Zombies”.
Well aren’t you glib and closed minded, ready to be ugly about others beliefs.
Hello, usually Scientology works, never say boo about us or your a hater, but we’ll slam everyone else.
Nice try.
Love bombing as mentioned in a previous comment is just what you went through.
Most of the scientologists are nice people, willing to help. The problem is that through elaborate brainwashing techniques, they start believing they are the only hope for mankind, that the planet should be “cleared”(the level in Scn where you should have no more problems with your present life(there, you’ll still have problems, but since the problems are supposed to come from past lives, and that a “thetan” is eternal, you have endless problems to deal with with your past lives)
There are many places where you can find documentation, clambake is one, but not the only one. When a so-called religion has more ex-members than current members, there should be sth wrong with it.
watch the KESQ investigation on youtube from Nathan Baca. This is REAL journalism.
FYI, a GOOD journalist has to remain objective and look at the facts, then writing about them.
So, i’m sorry but your article Olivia is pure crappy journalism.
Do your research before writing instead of sth based on your apparently very limited experience with the church.
The writer has shown exactly how easy it is to be sucked into Scientology. They obviously want it to be easy and pleasant to sign up. This could almost be a promotional piece by the church.
Operation Snow White and Operation Freakout are brushed under the carpet as irrelevant history but despite the impression the writer tries to give, these weren’t merely organised by Scientologists, they were organised by the Church of Scientology itself.
One of LRH’s wives, Mary Sue Hubbard, was convicted of conspiracy against the United States Government for her role in Operation Snow White and LRH himself was named by federal prosecutors as an “unindicted co-conspirator.” This operation went right to the heart of the Church of Scientology. Sure these events were a good while ago but what does it say about a “church” that commit these crimes and the creator himself.
However, as others have noted, the Church of Scientology’s underhand and unethical tactics continue to this day but the author seems to have either failed to do proper research to discover this or simply found it convenient to omit it.
I did once start trying to read Dianetics but quickly found it impossible to do so. As someone with a scientific background and considering LRH claims his works to be scientific research, I look for evidence for his discoveries but find none.
I find the suggestions that the author is a Scientologist very interesting. If she was a Scientologist before this article then clearly it is complete nonsense. If she is now a Scientologist then you’ve got to ask whether it is appropriate to publish this article as it will be impossible for the author to write with a neutral point of view.
Scientologist or not, this is utter rubbish.
Wow… this fails so hard. Scientology is great at making a front or even outright lying. These guys want you to feel confortable so they can recruit you. You know nothing of how cults work. And thats makes you a prime target.
“If you take a deeper look into the controversial faith, you won’t find space aliens”
Scientology spokesperson Tommy Davis has confirmed that Xenu is really what they belive in, and there’s a mountain of documentation proving it as well.
So Olivia, did you fail to do your research, or did you conciously publish things you know weren’t true?
If sometime in the future you want to get a job in public relations, or if you want to publish anything in the science field, you will need to defend, rationalize or apologize for this one. Perhaps “I was young, I didn’t realize that I helped defend human rights abuses” might do?
How ironic that South Park has better academic standards than you have.
Olivia, I was a Scientologist for 35 years so I can totally understand how you got suckered in by the love-bombing, reassuring PR and glossy facade. But take the time to peek behind Scientology’s curtain. I worked at the highest levels of Scientology and I can tell you it is an Orwellian nightmare of abuse, labor violations, forced labor camps (RPF), forced abortions, family disconnections, lies and distortions. It is not a pretty picture. Sure, the people at your local Org seem nice — they probably are nice. And they are probably not aware of much of the abuse that goes on at the higher levels of Scientology. But don’t be a sucker, do your homework before you give them a glowing recommendation like this.
Dear Puff,
People responding to your story does not constitute stalking.
They are trying to explain to you why what you wrote was irresponsible, especially if you knew better.
If this was an academic exercise then you should have said so. Otherwise it is and remains a defense of Scientology.
Take a step back, apologize and learn something rather than trying to try to justify a mistake.
If there are no space aliens, then why did Tommy Davis confirm the Xenu story in his interview with KESQ’s Nathan Baca?
Do some research.
That’s how everyone gets suckered into a cult. It sounds reasonable. The people seem nice. They love-bomb you. etc. etc. etc.
Go read a book about cults in general. Compare it to your experience of visiting the Church of Scientology. Analyse.
And get the hell out of there before it’s too late!
Puffy–
Ah, if I read you right, this was intended to be some kind of “Point/Counterpoint” exercise ala the old SNL, (since you are probably too young to have seen the bit, ask one of your teachers to complete this sentence: “Jane, you ignorant ____”) though perhaps the comedy angle wasn’t supposed to be part of it. Well here, let me give you more of the nonsense they tell prospects so you can make the Scn case better next time:
“We have over 8 (sometimes 10) million members!”
–Educated estimates put the figure closer to 100,000. The most recent ARIS study pegged them closer to 25,000 in the US (their top country for membership) though the small size makes it subject to error. More than 50,000 in the US? Highly unlikely.
“We are the world’s fastest growing religion!”
–Shrinking, actually, thanks to the availability of information on the internet. The Church is possibly on the verge of a massive upheaval in its leadership and direction, so stay tuned.
“LRH gave us a highly effective drug addiction cure!”
–Narconon’s efficacy has never been subject to a quality, peer-reviewed, double-blind study. The success stories are anecdotal. (You can adapt this to its prison program, Criminon, and its school dissemination effort of the Study Tech)
“We are expanding so rapidly, we have established X new Ideal Orgs
–They tend to sit empty, having soked the local parisioners of their money, they have none left for ongoin operations or actual services through auditing.
“Most of Scientology is free, (like the Sunday Service) or inexpensive, (like the books)”
–The important stuff, the ONLY important stuff, is going up the Bridge to Total Freedom. By the time you are done, you can be set back several $100,000 — just to learn about Xenu and your endless supply of Body Thetans.
“All that negative news is from the past, from people long thrown out of the Church.”
–Just look into the stories of what has gone on at Int Base near Hemet (nice razor wire pointing inward to keep the, er, volunteers, in); “disconnection” from family members; the real estate scam of the Ideal Org effort (check out the ‘ask the scientologist’ site); and parse word-for-word the “Cancellation” of Fair Game to understand why the PRACTICE was never cancelled. Want a “sure thing” Pulitzer Prize? Delve into and uncover the true story of how they got their IRS exemption.
Enough for now. You’re smart enough to figure it out.
Finally, don’t get too bent about the comments — and it certainly isn’t stalking for people to run around looking at your public profiles. Those who have followed this battle for a long time are well armed with information and well prepared to take on seemingly silly opinions, whether intended as a game or not. Bottom line, this is probably the most famous article in the history of The Garfield Messenger, so congrats on that.
To everyone responding: the way this article was linked, you might not immediately realize this is a High School publication, i.e., both Olivia and Amanda are high school students.
In all honesty, I didn’t realize it on my first post (wouldn’t change a word though) which I think is a heck of a compliment to Olivia — it didn’t read like a high school student’s work. I read Amanda’s similarly good work later.
Just fyi.
If you want to really understand Scientology you should go to the people who know the most about it. The people who understand Scientology the best are the people in the very deepest inner circle: Those who were born into and grew up in Scientology. They are the ones who know what Scientology really is and really does. The second and third generation Scientologists are the ones with the deepest understanding.
Since scientologists are not allowed to speak pubicly unless they are assigned as a spokesperson only the ones who have escaped can tell us what it is like.
The website exscientologykids was made by people born into Scientology to try and tell the world about the abuse, exploitation and criminal activity of the worlds most powerful cult.
Well… most of the posters here have said it very well, but I quote a few comments from the ‘forums.WhyWeProtest.net’ forum — from a poster claiming to be Olivia.
“I was merely posting an opposing opinion than what (clearly) is the majority. …I understand all the Scientology has done, and is doing. I did thorough research into Scientology on BOTH sides.… I am well aware of all the Scientology is. …”
“This was a challenging article. Taking on an opinion that you do not neccesarily agree with is never easy… I have a problem with scientology…soo, therefore, i do not become scientologist. Im completely fine coexisting with the religion if it does not affect me”
“I’m only an 11th grader, debating with my friend (who, BY THE WAY, we completely agree on the topic of scientology, we just decided to take opposing sides to create an interesting article) on the topic of something that is so ridiculed at my school.”
“I really don’t care what you people have to say. I wrote this as an article for my school. My school liked it. Thats the end of the story for me.”
The real question that this article poses may be: to what extent should youthful creative writing exercises on controversial subjects be published, without an appropriate disclaimer, on a server that is accessible worldwide — keeping in mind that what is published online cannot easily be removed, and that it will appear on Google searches for the author’s name, long after she stops caring whether ‘the school likes it’? Just a thought.
I’m sorry to all those who I have offended. My article was not intended to be hurtful in anyway. I did not wish to be drawn into the scandal surrounding Scientology, and I did not expect that my article would reach this far out into the community. That said, this article was written for my high school. I understand it is put on the internet and has the ability to reach around the world, but that does not sway me from my objective: to write material for my school. And my school liked it. No, none of them became scientologists. But it made them think about another point of view.
Despite the slander, I stand by my article. Though my personal beliefs are somewhat different, I chose to show the other point of view than what kids at Garfield only see.
I am not a scientologist. Yes, my facebook says ‘Scientologist’. That was recently changed because I have been working on this article – I thought it would be a nice addition, yet as a joke. I realize now that hasn’t translated well. Then again, I never thought it would be part of this controversy.
I respect the disagreeing opinions, although I question the motives. Why do you feel the need to call a High School student a bad reporter and bash on their article? Maybe this hasn’t been made clear enough, but this is a High School Newspaper. Calling my article ‘rubbish’ and ‘pure crappy journalism’ is just plain mean.
Thank you to those who have given me constructive critiscm to work with. Again, I am sorry to those who have been hurt by Scientology and thank you for providing information. But to the others – who choose to voice their opinions through shame and verbal abuse – I hope that attacking a 16 year old’s article has brought fufillment to your day.
Olivia–
The fact this is a high school publication (and especially that you are a high school student) is not readily apparent by any stretch. People arrived on this page straight from another site. The only indication is BELOW this box and, for the record, it isn’t visible as I type this.
That said, the “shame and verbal abuse…16 year old’s article” thing doesn’t fly. You published something for the world to see, intended or not. So you have to be prepared for the world’s response. And it can be tough. Similarly, had you printed something libelous, “I’m a 16 year old” isn’t a defense — if you play in the journalism field, you have to have the journalistic responsibility — and skin.
And if you enter other web sites like WWP, you have to have an even thicker skin (or talk about baseball or post cute kitten pix).
But here is the important thing that I feel I should add because of your young age: You hit on it yourself: no one knows you. It wasn’t YOU people were responding to, it was your ideas. The realm of words can be full of battle where no one dies, just the arguments. But they can inspire everything from good to bad…as you found out! Damn powerful things, words.
So don’t let this ruin your day. You’re the same good person you were this morning…just a bit more experienced! You explained where you were coming from on this and people will take your explanation or leave it. I suspect most “get it” now.
Time to move on, everyone. It’s all over. Nothing here to see.
D. Mhu Dkhip’s well said words are said well
Dear Olivia:
Writers in general should not expect to be excused on account of their age (or other identifying characteristics, come to that; it’s more or less a form of special pleading). The fact that this is a high school paper is rather more relevant, but your statement that “Criticism of the faith is founded on ignorance” probably should’ve been gently de-emphasised by a thoughtful and protective editor.
Still, brendon (in the post above) is correct; this sort of thing is a learning experience. Most writers go through something similar sooner or later. I did. The scars still ache on rainy days.
you all need to calm down. this article was meant as more of a joke yeah it was published on the internet, but really? do you guys have nothing better to do than bash on other people’s beliefs? Grow up. Calm the f*** down. The people who fill up their time leaving in depth comments bashing someone because of their beliefs are truly the scum of the earth.
p.s.
f*** you brendon. learn to take a joke. I HATE YOU!!!!!!!111!11111
Olivia–
you’re article is in no way a mistake. I think Scientology is crap and awful, but this view point needed to be represented. In order to understand most problems today, it seems to me to be a good idea to understand all sides of an issue. Also, read this everybody, it’s relevant– http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/the-pedophiles-paradise/Content?oid=1065017 .
So much for trying to be open minded. Of course Olivia is not a Scientologist. She decided to take the tough part in a “devil’s advocate” role and it’s nice to see someone be able to write empathetically about a position that she has no belief in. It’s funny to see how she wounded all of you cakesniffers up. Good Job Olivia! Amanda did a great job too, but she had the easier position. Both young women are quite talented. It is good to stand in the shoes of someone else occasionally to try and understand. Thank you Olivia. I have no desire to ever be religious in any way, but it’s important to understand how people get caught up in these fairy tale beliefs. All religion is ridiculous, afterall.
Dear Crazy, Hate-filled internet mob,
Isn’t it funny how the people opposed to the “evil” organization or cause sometimes turn out to be the most dickish of all? If you’ll take a step back, you’ll all realize that you posted (some of you twice!) scathing hate and denunciations of a high school news paper article. Anonymously. On that paper’s website? Congratulations, you’re all horrible, stereotypical internet trolls.
As for the article that you found so vulgar and offensive: it was an OPINION piece, and the author was very journalistic and balanced in her depiction of a “cult” that has clearly inspired what can only be described as a cult of hate. In fact, Olivia took YOUR side, to some extent, stating that she does not find Scientology’s beliefs true. And I know, I was supposed to be talking about the “vulgar” article and not the author, but you were all supposed to do the same, yet you chose to slander the writing skills of a journalist who is loved within the Garfield community based on only one article.
Also, you’ll notice that Olivia closes the article with a plea, not for everyone to become Scientologists, but for equal right and respect for others religious beliefs. Regardless, I doubt any of you rabid dogs bothered to finish the article once you discovered that the tone of the piece WASN’T crazed anti-Scientology babble.
In short, why don’t you all do something more productive with you time, other than bashing someone stuck in the middle. Why don’t you all suicide bomb a Scientology church, you radical, extremist f***s. Do us all a favor, and rid the earth of both Scientology and yourselves.
Sincerely,
An Outsider
Wow Mr or Ms Outsider. Your writing is impecable and I share your sentiment entirely but you got a little extreme there at the end. Take a deep breath. But thank you for that breath taking response.
Nice job Olivia. I thought your article was well written and very open minded.
lets all be nice now
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