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It is typical of the Church of Scientology to use lawsuits—very many of which are dismissed as frivolous—to intimidate, harass and quell its critics and defectors into silence. This scheme is even written into the church's doctrine.<ref>Ascalon, Eric J. (November 1995). [http://www.lermanet.com/scientologynews/amjurist1195.html "Dangerous science: The Church of Scientology's holy war against critics"]. ''The American Jurist'', vol. 9, no. 2. Republished at Lermanet.com: Exposing the Con website/The News Archives.</ref> </blockquote>
It is typical of the Church of Scientology to use lawsuits—very many of which are dismissed as frivolous—to intimidate, harass and quell its critics and defectors into silence. This scheme is even written into the church's doctrine.<ref>Ascalon, Eric J. (November 1995). [http://www.lermanet.com/scientologynews/amjurist1195.html "Dangerous science: The Church of Scientology's holy war against critics"]. ''The American Jurist'', vol. 9, no. 2. Republished at Lermanet.com: Exposing the Con website/The News Archives.</ref> </blockquote>
Many other authorities have voiced concurring opinions,<ref>[http://www.xenu.net/archive/judge_quotes.html "Quotes about Scientology"]. Operation Clambake website. Quotes by state judges.</ref> and/or provided documented examples.<ref>Multiple references:
Many other authorities have voiced concurring opinions,<ref>[http://www.xenu.net/archive/judge_quotes.html "Quotes about Scientology"]. Operation Clambake website. Quotes by state judges and executive officers.</ref> and/or provided documented examples.<ref>Multiple references:
*http://www.lermanet.com/scientologyscandals/criminal.htm
*[http://www.lermanet.com/scientologyscandals/criminal.htm "The only sin in Scientology is getting caught"]. Lermanet.com website.
*MacLaughlin, Jim and Gully, Andrew (March 19, 1998). [http://www.solitarytrees.net/pickets/sp944.htm "Church of Scientology probes ''Herald'' reporter—Investigation follows pattern of harassment"]. ''The Boston Herald''. Republished at Solitary Trees website/Pickets and Scientology/Scientology and Harassment.
*MacLaughlin, Jim and Gully, Andrew (March 19, 1998). [http://www.solitarytrees.net/pickets/sp944.htm "Church of Scientology probes ''Herald'' reporter—Investigation follows pattern of harassment"]. ''The Boston Herald''. Republished at Solitary Trees website/Pickets and Scientology/Scientology and Harassment.
*http://www.scientology-lies.com</ref>
*http://www.scientology-lies.com</ref>