Pictures of Anonymous against Scientology

Photographer	John Melskens {K:4626}
Project	#40 Street Photography	Camera Model	Canon EOS 400 D
Categories	Journalism People Street	Film Format	Digital RAW
Portfolio	Journalism people streetscenes	Lens	Sigma 17 - 70 mm
Uploaded	3/16/2008	Film / Memory Type	SanDisk 2 Gb
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Views	294	Shutter
Favorites	1	Aperture	f/
Critiques	18	Rating	Critique Only Image
Location	City - Amsterdam State - NH Country - Netherlands
About	march 2008 The unfortunate truths to be told can be found on the links section of this site, though the important points to remember are these: The corporation of Scientology has ruined many lives. The corporation of Scientology often attempts to recruit in schools, prisons, and at disaster sites where people are particularly vulnerable. The corporation of Scientology attempts to restrict free speech using strong handed legal tactics. The corporation of Scientology has been shown to be "a threat to democracy and order" -- http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2007/dec/08/germany.kateconnolly Scientology uses a vast network of incorporated companies and non-profit organisations. As an example, they recently received donations from CocaCola Pakistan through one of their organisations to distribute CoS related materials. When we made Coke aware of the links to Scientology, they responded to us; telling us that the donations had been stopped. The Anonymous people use the masks from the movie "V for Vendetta" - to be anonymous. :-) See also http://www.vimeo.com/824772

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Gust@vo Sch3v3rin

{K:107014} 3/16/2008

Muy interesante también.
Un abrazo!

John Melskens

{K:4626} 3/16/2008

Gustavo - thank you

John Melskens

{K:4626} 3/16/2008

Gustavo - now you know the backgrond to these pictures / series. The masks are from a movie: V for Vengeance.

Gust@vo Sch3v3rin

{K:107014} 3/16/2008

Efectivamente he visto la película!, como te dije, impactante tu mensaje.

Un abrazo!

Shirley D. Cross

{K:135011} 3/17/2008

Most excellent, John! Congratulations!:)

Jimmy Piper {K:5749} 3/17/2008

Love your work mate, saw some up on Digg!

John Melskens

{K:4626} 3/17/2008

Thank you, Gustavo.

John Melskens

{K:4626} 3/17/2008

Thank you, Shirley.

John Melskens

{K:4626} 3/17/2008

James - thank you for the compliment and the information - I found Digg on the internet and lots of video's about the Scientologists.

txules .

{K:26619} 3/17/2008

bravo, i prefer other in this series but it's great you got the award, well deserved
txules

John Melskens

{K:4626} 3/17/2008

txules - I like this photo too, but I can understand that you prefer another photo is this serie. :-)

Avi

{K:45136} 3/17/2008

Wow John.. a unique street image.. congrats on SC !!

John Melskens

{K:4626} 3/17/2008

Avi - thank you :-)

David Morandi {K:924} 3/17/2008

Realy great shot,I love the film "V FOR VENDETTA".
Realy realy great shot,I like it.
Good idea against Scientology. Good work.
Hi,David(VosXXX)

John Melskens

{K:4626} 3/17/2008

Hi David - the first time, a month ago, that Anonymous organized demonstrations IN 250 CITIES WORLDWIDE, I wasn't with them to take pictures. This time I wanted to be with the, not just for the pictures but also because Scientology bothered me too for a long time. These young people DO something about it!

Shirley D. Cross

{K:135011} 3/17/2008

You're welcome, John!:)

Roberto Arcari Farinetti

{K:176263} 3/18/2008

ohhhhh, well jhon, another jewel on your ortfolio, another expressive portrait... another award!
all the best
roby

John Melskens

{K:4626} 3/18/2008

Thank you, Roberto, for the nice comment.

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