Nothing to do with Fairfield Life. This is information about the perils of a cult perceiving its critics as enemies, and then justifying the pursuit of aggressive actions against those enemies (the critics). I found the Wiki page at the first link below an interesting read, and think that many here might as well. Even more interesting is the second link, which shows actual internal memos from L. Ron Hubbard himself spelling out what Fair Game meant. A sample: SP Order. Fair game. May be deprived of property or injured by any means by any Scientologist without any discipline of the Scientologist. May be tricked, sued or lied to or destroyed. Fair Game (Scientology)The term Fair Game is used to describe policies and practices carried out by the Church of Scientology <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Scientology> towards people and groups it perceives as its enemies. Founder L. Ron Hubbard <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._Ron_Hubbard> established the policy in the 1960s, in response to criticism both from within and outside his organization.[1] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29#cite_note-urba\ n2006-0> [2] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29#cite_note-urba\ n2008-1> Individuals or groups who are "Fair Game" are judged to be a threat to the Church and, according to the policy, can be punished and harassed using any and all means possible.[1] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29#cite_note-urba\ n2006-0> [2] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29#cite_note-urba\ n2008-1> [3] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29#cite_note-stre\ eter_fairgame-2> In 1968, Hubbard officially cancelled use of the term "Fair Game" because of negative public relations it caused, although the Church's aggressive response to criticism continued.[1] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29#cite_note-urba\ n2006-0> Applying the principles of Fair Game, Hubbard and his followers targeted many individuals as well as government officials and agencies, including a program of covert and illegal infiltration <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Snow_White> of the IRS <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRS> and other U.S. Government <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_government_of_the_United_States> agencies during the 1970s.[1] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29#cite_note-urba\ n2006-0> [2] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29#cite_note-urba\ n2008-1> They also conducted private investigations, character assassination <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Character_assassination> and legal action <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawsuit> against the Church's critics in the media.[1] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29#cite_note-urba\ n2006-0> The policy remains in effect and has been defended by the Church of Scientology as a core religious practice.[4] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29#cite_note-woll\ ersheim212calapp3d872-3> [5] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29#cite_note-flin\ np4032-4> [6] <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29#cite_note-woll\ ersheimb023193-5> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Game_%28Scientology%29>
The even scarier read because it's from actual Scientology documents is at the second link below. If you're interested, don't miss reading the excerpt from the COS course manual "PTS/SP COURSE - How to Confront and Shatter Suppression" as printed by the COS in 1989. It's the FORM you have to sign to leave the Church Of Scientology if you become critical of it or the supposed benefits of its techniques. SCAAAARY. http://www.xenu.net/fairgame-e.html <http://www.xenu.net/fairgame-e.html>
