I am so proud of MN-anons! That's my hometown, and I'd love to join them one of these months. I'm far too close to the center of ScienoWorld for comfort here, but I'm doing what I can. Good job, Minne-nons.

One thing not mentioned in the article is that this is a worldwide movement. For 3 months in a row, protesters totally in the thousands have appeared across the street from Scientology buildings in over 100 cities around the world. This is all from a group that has no membership rolls, no dues, no leaders but only a common cause. Abuses of the "Church" of Scientology must stop.

Way to go, MN-anons! I was there, and I'm so proud of everything who stuck around through that frigid weather - thanks so much for getting us in the news!

Yeah, if more people get the word out, and everyone becomes less and less afraid of CoS, dissenters forced to hide their feelings (due to fear of retribution) can openly leave. With our unorthodox methods and general fun-loving attitude and loving support, we hope to do just that. Though, I suppose our unorthodoxy shall become commonplace eventually. EVERYBODY LOVES A DJ :D

And not only has it happened for three months in a row, it will happen again next month. And again.

the spokes people of scientology deny that the disconnect policy is used today. recently the niece of the leader, david miscavige, has put an open letter out describing her years of disconnection from her family and friends. i encourage anyone who is the slightest bit disgusted by this to do the research, or get involved if they are so inclined.

Yay! You got a picture of one of the signs I brought. Thanks for stopping by, please consider joining us again on May 10th.

All religions start as cults, then they become sects, and if they survive their founder they become religions. Some people think Jesus was a mushroom. I want to party with THOSE dudes!

Another anon protest. Yawn. Get a life and get a job.

Thank you, city-pages for covering our story.

It's nice to see some decent coverage of the story. I spoke with many anons that day, and its clear that our youths are getting involved which is great to see. However, there were people of all ages there, young and old. Many had taken the day off of work to show up. It's nice to see commitment.

Bills, most of us do have lives, and while some of us are students, many of us have full time jobs. This is part of our life, protesting what we feel is wrong. There is nothing shameful or lame about what we do. Please take the time to educate yourself about the real dangers of Scientology.

Easily the thing I miss most about blogging is trash talking Scientologists. The thought that a hundred years from now they could be as embedded in our culture as Mormons have become is profoundly depressing (but that's OK, if you're not a Scientologist they have pills for that kind of thing).

Bills, I have a job. I have a life. I also have compassion for my fellow man. Perhaps you should get that. You seem very cynical and jaded towards others; a little compassion and caring may make your world a brighter place.

"Real dangers of Scientology?" You must not have been a child raised as a Catholic. Or a son of a prosperity preacher who never made any money. Wait...wait. Or an Amish who wanted to wear orange. Oh, the travesties, I must endure.

Ha! I see me in a paintball mask (Flex 7) with my lulzy sign. This was an epic win worldwide (Operation reconnect).

WINWINWINWINWINWINWINWINWINWINWINWINWINWINWINWINWINWIN

thank you very much for covering our story. It was a very cold day and I hope that you will come back on May 5th when it is warmer so that you can talk to us without freezing yourself. and Mr. Matthews, thank you for reading this article I hope that before you blatantly disregard our point, you do a little research. No, the workings of the management of Scientology does not immediately impact me, but there are big issues and big problems that need to be dealt with in relation to this tax-exempt organization. Money given in exchange for religious education is NOT a donation. with our economy headed the way it is, why should we let big money like this slip though the rift made by unfair rulings of a bribed IRS?

I always felt robbed watching my family put money in those stupid baskets. My point? I don't have one. I'm just a silly agnostic that sees all religions as silly little mind control things. None are innocent, all are guilty. My god, I made a serious statement. Where's my bong!

What imbecile wrote this piece? You don't "severe" ties, you "sever" them. Did he mean to say they "congregated" on Nicollet Mall, instead of "congealed?" I have never seen that word used that way. Oh well, City Pages, you get what you pay for.
Why don't these slime wads get a life? People are free to practice scientology if they choose to do so. What do they hope to accomplish, abolish a whole religion? Maybe it is a cult, who cares? There are more important issues to worry about. Let's worry about innocent people around the world who are starving or being abused before we give a moment's thought to anyone dumb enough to join a cult. Anyone who does so is probably common, ill-bred, idiotic, and looking for trouble anyway so let them have it.

Alison, the Scientologist speaks.