"[The court record is] replete with evidence [that Scientology®] is
nothing in reality but a vast enterprise to extract the maximum
amount of money from its adepts by pseudo scientific theories...
and to exercise a kind of blackmail against persons who do not wish
to continue with their sect. [...] In addition to violating and abusing its
own members civil rights, the organization over the years with its 'Fair Game'
doctrine has harassed and abused those persons not in [Scientology®]
whom it perceives as enemies. The organization clearly is
schizophrenic and paranoid, and this bizarre combination seems to
be a reflection of its founder [L. Ron Hubbard]. The evidence
portrays a man who has been virtually a pathological liar when it
comes to his history, background and achievements. The writings and
documents in evidence additionally reflect his egoism, greed,
avarice, lust for power, and vindictiveness and aggressiveness
against persons perceived by him to be disloyal or hostile."
-- Judge Paul G. Breckenridge, Jr., June 20 1984 (Scientology® v. Armstrong, affirmed on appeal 232 Cal.App.3rd 1060, 283 Cal.Rptr. 917.)
