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To: Alan Smithee who wrote (7383)	4/29/2006 6:37:04 AM
From: haqihana	Respond to of 71588

Alan, So, it is okay to ridicule other religions, but not scientology in their minds. Hollywood is getting far too much power in a lot of ways, but denying the first amendment is going too far. That's one of the worst cases of, "not in my back yard" that I have ever heard.

To: Alan Smithee who wrote (7383)	5/2/2006 6:02:01 PM
From: Peter Dierks	Respond to of 71588

"These reports, if true, smack of exactly the kind of strategy Muslims have been using in terms of the Mohammed cartoons - stifling free speech because it sometimes offends religious beliefs,” DeBrecht, whose new book" also satirizes Scientology and Cruise, as well as a number of other Hollywood personalities. "While I am not a fan of 'South Park' - and I certainly don't think it's an appropriate program for kids – it’s a show that has consistently skewered many religions, including Christianity and Judaism. What makes Scientology different? We must all defend the show’s right to parody this religion and Tom Cruise, its most outspoken advocate. Interesting observation.