"Scientologists are being allowed to set up in the subway and are giving out phony "stress tests."
I guess all new yorkers know about the phony 'acting classes' and now they are setting up the phony 'stress tests.' Good that you noticed this. It's good to spread the word to young people what the latest tactics are. The only time I got approached was when I was young and was in mid-town. Some guy gave me a 'free pass' to see a movie. I'm always up for free movies so I went. It was this crazy film about all the world leaders gathering together for a big meeting. The world leaders itemized a long list of problems going on in the world. All the world leaders were frustrated and frightened of the on-coming apocalypse and hysteria ensued.... until.. the doors pop open and this confident, well groomed man comes in and explains to the world leaders that scientology is the answer to all problems. The world leaders calm down, shake their heads in agreement and comply with the mysterious strangers wishes. It was hilarious. I had a hell of a time getting out of the screening room as these doofuses were trying to force me to purchase some l. ron hubbard books. I told them they would do better if they set up a popcorn stand and was on my way.
In addition to "acting school" and "stress tests" I believe they also have a reading "program" that they have managed to get into elementary schools and prisons. It is under a different name of course. I remember one of the news programs doing a segment on it a few years ago. Anybody else remember it?