Scientology sees flood of former members speak out.

[bluestarultor]

Yeah, Funka? Military is a mite different. You keep talking like cults are easy to leave. It's more like "welcome to Hotel California." Once you're in, with some, there is never a way out until you die, because they will follow and hound you, and some might even take care of it personally. Scientology isn't quite that bad, but when you leave, you've likely had no outside support for years, your bank is likely broken, and you have to live in constant silence for fear of them suing you to remove the entirety of your remaining wealth for years, having your house broken into and vandalized, and even getting shot at in front of your own home.

Think of that. It would be like if you left the military and then had to run and hide for fear they'd sue you or even idly send in troops just to mess up your shit or even quietly execute you. Oh, and they might even be your friends and family. Unless they left with you. Then all you have to worry about is leaving them alone where they could get hurt or killed without you to protect them. But at least you can all share in being watched constantly and living penniless.