the mindset than I guess I realized before. I've always been for freedom of speech even if it's about views I do not hold. But, yes, I did sometimes feel bad about people being bashed for reaching for a dream- which is how I viewed some of the commentary. I'm not gonna lie to you. It did bother me. However, what bothers me more is seeing people leave a cult and trying to figure out their shit, ideologically speaking, only to have people checking up on them- yes, checking up on them- and telling them that if they don't say and believe certain things they can't be part of the group. And not just being banned- you could say "good riddance to bad rubbish" but there's also this control mindset and skulking around checking up on each other. I doubt there's a single ex member in the world who couldn't see a parallel there with CofS. I knew that there were some pitfalls and problems and idiocies in the non CofS Scn scene. I've mentioned it. But it's worse than I thought and my attitude has changed. So to the ardent, organized, and maybe other non CofS Scn'ists, here's what I say: I'll still stick up for your right to party and whatnot, but I'm really not so much in your corner as I was. You need to quit steamrollering over people. I'm allergic to pundits and punditry. Advice (Particularly if solicited) is fine. But don't tell me you or