Thursday, May 21, 2009
Crime SPD's War on (Alleged) Jack Shacks Continues
Posted by Dominic Holden on Thu, May 21, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Updated, for your pleasure.
Seattle police officers are currently raiding a business calling itself Sacred Temple on Eastlake Avenue East and East Allison Street. “We were walking back and we saw cops surrounding the building," says a woman who works at the business. "They had one girl down on the ground and we saw [police] swarming like ants." Several police cars and an unmarked van are parked outside. About seven police officers, some wearing armor and helmets with face shields, are standing in the living room of the converted house. She says there were 10 to 15 women working inside and as were several male clients at the time of the raid.
UPDATE AT 2:50 PM: At the same time police officers raided the Eastlake Sacred Temple, officers simultaneously raided two other locations, the Moon Temples in Greenwood and Kirkland, says a woman who works at the Eastlake location. Based on telephone conversations with the women who have been released from the Eastlake temple, she says police are detaining some of the employees. Those women, our source says, are those who upsold sex services to undercover vice-crime officers who went to the Sacred Temple for services. "Sex is not supposed to be included in the service. [The owner] says that if you energetically and spiritually feel like screwing somebody, that is up to you, but it is not an expected part of the service." She believes officers are seeking to charge the owner of the business with conspiracy. "They were mostly asking questions about who was paid, who money went to at the end of the day, and who organized it," she says. The owner was not at any of the locations at the time of the raids.
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What the fuck. The Goddamn SPD sends in the riot cops to bust a handjob emporium, but if bullets fly in the CD or the valley it's just "Oh, so sad. If only we had the manpower to increase patrols there..."
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My experience dating a Yelper turned out to be my experience briefly dating a professional jack shacker. At that place! Haha. So rich.
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Dominic,
I agree. The SPD actions are out-of-line. This is bullshit. These women aren't violent criminals. Ridiculous!
I agree. The SPD actions are out-of-line. This is bullshit. These women aren't violent criminals. Ridiculous!
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Do some investigation. To a PDR on the address for the last 5 years. Ask the people at the nearby restaurant how long it's been going on. Way more than a year.
No need for a big time raid but perhaps a letter to the landlord. Of course, it should be legal.
No need for a big time raid but perhaps a letter to the landlord. Of course, it should be legal.
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SPD are just pissed because they refused to Jack them off for free!
Stupid, crooked, cops wasting our tax dollars!
They would serve us better if they would go up to the U District and clear out the new crop of street thugs.
Stupid, crooked, cops wasting our tax dollars!
They would serve us better if they would go up to the U District and clear out the new crop of street thugs.
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So the ladies "upsold services" to officers... does that mean we're paying taxes for cops to screw hookers?
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Ummm I felt like "energetically and spiritually" leaving a comment on this post... that'll be $50, cash.
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This is a complete bullshit waste of our police resources.
While I was being harassed, threatened and nearly chased by a group of dickhead thugs here in the U-District earlier today, the police were a couple of miles away doing something completely unnecessary.
I don't expect the police to be my personal body guard, and I know that they can't be everywhere all the time, but this is bullshit. If HALF of the cops who participated in this raid were in patrol cars doing real police work, perhaps crime could have actually been fought and prevented.
While I was being harassed, threatened and nearly chased by a group of dickhead thugs here in the U-District earlier today, the police were a couple of miles away doing something completely unnecessary.
I don't expect the police to be my personal body guard, and I know that they can't be everywhere all the time, but this is bullshit. If HALF of the cops who participated in this raid were in patrol cars doing real police work, perhaps crime could have actually been fought and prevented.
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I don't get why people are so up in arms about the police doing their jobs. They enforce laws. When laws are broken, like prostitution, dog fighting, putting dominos pizza toppings in their noses, they do their job.
Do you know why the woman was on the ground? Do you have any context for why? Or just because it sounds sensational (= ) and evil and cruel?
13, did you call the cops? They generally respond when you do.
Do you know why the woman was on the ground? Do you have any context for why? Or just because it sounds sensational (= ) and evil and cruel?
13, did you call the cops? They generally respond when you do.
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The cops should focus on crimes against people and property.
This does not help the community, and is a huge waste of scarce tax-payer resources.
Their pay checks should go to schools instead.
This does not help the community, and is a huge waste of scarce tax-payer resources.
Their pay checks should go to schools instead.
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@9 It was a poorly worded sentence to be sure. I guess my reasoning was:
jack shacker = somebody who works in a jack shack.
shack jacker = somebody who jacks shacks.
I thing the term 'jack shack' is retarded, btw.
jack shacker = somebody who works in a jack shack.
shack jacker = somebody who jacks shacks.
I thing the term 'jack shack' is retarded, btw.
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Some laws deserve to be broken. Segregation and prohibition are good examples of stupid laws that are a sad part of our history.
Prostitution needs to be legalized. It is long overdue.
The owner is not a pimp. She is a good lady. She and the girls who work there don't deserve this shit.
Prostitution needs to be legalized. It is long overdue.
The owner is not a pimp. She is a good lady. She and the girls who work there don't deserve this shit.
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Dom, do you think posting these type of updates is getting us off? They're rather sad actually: "one girl down on the ground", detaining some employees. Sick stuff, in a very bad way.
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Must be an election year because Dough Boy Nichols has nothing better to do. Drugs can be freely sold in Seattle and no action, but heaven forbid a little fun... This is a complete outrage
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WHY CAN'T THESE COPS DO THEIR REAL JOBS? PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM MURDER, ASSAULT, & ROBBERY BY PATROLLING AND INVESTIGATING, THAT'S ALL THEY NEED TO DO.
THIS SHOWS WHAT A WEAK POLICE FORCE SEATTLE/KING COUNTY HAS WHEN THEY RESORT TO SENDING A SWAT TEAM IN ON CHICK'S IN BIKINIS, THE COPS THAT DID THESE SO CALLED BUSTS IN SEATTLE AND ON THE EASTSIDE TODAY ARE WIMPS, THEY ARE AFRAID OF THE REAL CRIMINALS. LETS GET SOME NEW LEADERSHIP IN THE POLICE FORCE. I'M SURPISED A FEMALE SHERIFF WOULDN'T KNOW THE BASICS.
THIS SHOWS WHAT A WEAK POLICE FORCE SEATTLE/KING COUNTY HAS WHEN THEY RESORT TO SENDING A SWAT TEAM IN ON CHICK'S IN BIKINIS, THE COPS THAT DID THESE SO CALLED BUSTS IN SEATTLE AND ON THE EASTSIDE TODAY ARE WIMPS, THEY ARE AFRAID OF THE REAL CRIMINALS. LETS GET SOME NEW LEADERSHIP IN THE POLICE FORCE. I'M SURPISED A FEMALE SHERIFF WOULDN'T KNOW THE BASICS.
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The police certainly deserve a lot of criticism for their execution of this operation, but the SPD is full of power-hungry dumbfucks to start with and there isn't a chief to run the place at the moment, so there you have it.
That being said, this is really the responsibility of the mayor. Mayor McCheese drives the agenda for the police.
Will's response is a legitimate kneejerk one, but crime seems like it is on the upswing in the city, and I think we probably need more funding for SPD. We the voters have to take responsibility for the mayor that we put in office and the direction that he or she gives to the police department.
That being said, this is really the responsibility of the mayor. Mayor McCheese drives the agenda for the police.
Will's response is a legitimate kneejerk one, but crime seems like it is on the upswing in the city, and I think we probably need more funding for SPD. We the voters have to take responsibility for the mayor that we put in office and the direction that he or she gives to the police department.
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"Prostitution needs to be legalized. It is long overdue."
-if you think that, change the laws. until then, the cops are doing their job.
"PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM MURDER, ASSAULT, & ROBBERY BY PATROLLING AND INVESTIGATING"
-I am pretty sure that this raid included investigation, as well as some coordination. If they have a warrant, it is signed by a judge, who is elected, right? And probably included some DAs.
If you think this was a waste, recall those judges and attorneys (maybe run against them). If you think prostitution should be legal, change the laws (they did it in NV, right?, so it is not unprecedented).
This isn't some secret police wasting tax payer money, but cops doing their jobs, from what I can glean from the story.
-if you think that, change the laws. until then, the cops are doing their job.
"PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM MURDER, ASSAULT, & ROBBERY BY PATROLLING AND INVESTIGATING"
-I am pretty sure that this raid included investigation, as well as some coordination. If they have a warrant, it is signed by a judge, who is elected, right? And probably included some DAs.
If you think this was a waste, recall those judges and attorneys (maybe run against them). If you think prostitution should be legal, change the laws (they did it in NV, right?, so it is not unprecedented).
This isn't some secret police wasting tax payer money, but cops doing their jobs, from what I can glean from the story.
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Incredible,
We are closing schools and laying off teachers but we can afford to pay for cop's massages and hand jobs. We have serious crime all over King County and Seattle, but we can afford 20 officers time for this lame activity. How dare they waste our preciuos tax dollars like this.
Sounds like we need to cut about thirty jobs in the police force so we can keep fifty teachers employed.
We are closing schools and laying off teachers but we can afford to pay for cop's massages and hand jobs. We have serious crime all over King County and Seattle, but we can afford 20 officers time for this lame activity. How dare they waste our preciuos tax dollars like this.
Sounds like we need to cut about thirty jobs in the police force so we can keep fifty teachers employed.
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I work there, and there was no up selling that I know of. And of course...dealing with young girls who have families to support, go to college and not armed criminals ALWAYS warrants armor and helmets and face shields. They are getting off on being bullies. THIS IS THEIR OWN PERSONAL JACK OFF FEST. And now 30 some people are without work in a already shity economy and more vulnerable to being in situations that are unsafe. GOOD JOB CITY OF SEATTLE SPD. GOOD job.
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@14: "I don't get why people are so up in arms about the police doing their jobs. They enforce laws. When laws are broken, like prostitution, dog fighting, putting dominos pizza toppings in their noses, they do their job."
McFly, if the resources we could devote to all crime were limitless, your position would be more relevant. But they're not, so the police have to prioritize. In this case, they put a bunch of resources into dealing with a victimless crime (well, the prostitution is victimless; the extra parking in a residential area is not) while other crimes were ignored. Some of us think the police should focus on crimes against people, then if there's time left, property crimes, and then if there's time left, deal with whatever is left over.
McFly, if the resources we could devote to all crime were limitless, your position would be more relevant. But they're not, so the police have to prioritize. In this case, they put a bunch of resources into dealing with a victimless crime (well, the prostitution is victimless; the extra parking in a residential area is not) while other crimes were ignored. Some of us think the police should focus on crimes against people, then if there's time left, property crimes, and then if there's time left, deal with whatever is left over.
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@24: "This isn't some secret police wasting tax payer money, but cops doing their jobs, from what I can glean from the story."
McFly, what if the police had this many people out busting a couple jaywalkers while all this masturbation-for-fee was going on. Would you still say they were just doing their jobs? Police resources are not limitless. They have to pick and choose. In this case, they chose to spend a whole lot of the money we give them on something that is relatively innocuous instead of things that cause real harm. And they'll soon come to us and tell us they don't have enough funding. If they have time to put together a big hand-job bust like this, we probably don't need to give them more money to take care of shootings and thefts, because we can just have them redistribute their resources. What's more important to you: solving crimes against people and property, busting prostitutes, or, say, funding schools? Where do you want your government to spend our money?
McFly, what if the police had this many people out busting a couple jaywalkers while all this masturbation-for-fee was going on. Would you still say they were just doing their jobs? Police resources are not limitless. They have to pick and choose. In this case, they chose to spend a whole lot of the money we give them on something that is relatively innocuous instead of things that cause real harm. And they'll soon come to us and tell us they don't have enough funding. If they have time to put together a big hand-job bust like this, we probably don't need to give them more money to take care of shootings and thefts, because we can just have them redistribute their resources. What's more important to you: solving crimes against people and property, busting prostitutes, or, say, funding schools? Where do you want your government to spend our money?
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Right, we have no right to complain about this egregious misappropriation of city resource and police power if we are not ready to work to change the law that allows and legalizes disgraceful police activity. Certainly the law these thugs enforced does little to protect people. Certainly the services these young ladies provide does more to protect society than to harm society, by allowing a satisfying and harmless gratification of basic human needs. The mayor needs to be relentless attacked by those of us who recognize his pandering to the self-righteous while ignoring the real needs of our city. Sure, the City Fathers are enforcing the law, but any reasonably enlightened citizen can recognize that it is counter-productive to our society to enforce laws that represent remnant vestiges of our puritanical past.
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I also am one of the ladies who practiced at this location. Also one that was bombarded by swat officers, guns in face. What I do is not prostitution & now, yes more than 30 wonderful ladies are out of a place to practice ! Congrats seattle PD!!!
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Harmony, I am glad you are well, I was worried about you in particular. You are a courageous lady, and I am so sorry you were subjected to this abomination, and political crime by the mayor and his palace guard.
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Oh, mcFly, you and many others in King County are so lost, these cops are just doing their simple and safe ticketing, they should prioritize the law enforcement using common sense, go after people shooting guns at other people, go after people stealing, breaking in places, car theft, go after people assaulting others, come on, wake up. These cops did this bust only so they can sit around a waste a day or two doing nothing now, since they got a BIG bust, I think you just haven't had to deal with power corrupted cops yet, maybe you are a young person, or a person that never does anything against the law, my warning to you is don't ever get caught j-walking, driving too fast, sitting in a car with a broken tail light, or ever littering or driving in the car pool lane when you are alone, cause karma's a bitch.
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Confession Alert! I went to the temple about once a month or so for the past few YEARS. I have no idea why anyone would want to bust the place or the girls. As the temple's written materials clearly state, while at the temple I had the opportunity to relax in a caring and thoughtful atmosphere. I never got "upsold" anything ever. Here's the worst thing I can say about the temple: it took me too long to get there from work. Harmony, I am so very happy to hear that you are OK.
Seriously, Seattle PD: Get a clue. I can buy drugs in 20 places off the top of my head, witness public acts of drunkeness any and every weekend near the stadiums, and the Ave is about the least safe place in the city. And you are busting the temple?
They're called PRIORITIES. And you need to get some.
Seriously, Seattle PD: Get a clue. I can buy drugs in 20 places off the top of my head, witness public acts of drunkeness any and every weekend near the stadiums, and the Ave is about the least safe place in the city. And you are busting the temple?
They're called PRIORITIES. And you need to get some.
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I" Worked at this location and Loved My Work...we are SPIRITUAL Healers!
I LOVE All OF YOU GODDESSES,Gatekeepers and Rainbow!....We are everyday ladies!...
......All I' can Say VERY SAD!!!!!!LUV U All! Danika
I LOVE All OF YOU GODDESSES,Gatekeepers and Rainbow!....We are everyday ladies!...
......All I' can Say VERY SAD!!!!!!LUV U All! Danika
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The Temple has been an undervalued, and often mis understood resource that now is a victim of an unfortunate, and abominable raid by the usually honorable, and efficient spd.
I have known the temple culture for at least 8 years. I have been happy to have met many different practioners. The temple has offered a non threatening, peaceful, and enlightened venue for all. I must admit that sometimes I have gotten down to my birthday suit there, but also, and almost as often, have remained almost the same as when I walked in the door, fully clothed. The exchange of laughter, conversation, and interesting stories, have made it a wonderful respite in this chaotic city. The premise of the teachings has also been paramount in stated goals of the temple, and its founders. For these teachings and spiritual guidance I will be forever grateful. This was a bad day for the spd. This was an unnecessary incursion into a place of peace and spiritual healing. There are a number of practitioners who have now been impacted, as well as their families, friends, and children. I only hope that the city fathers will now come to their aid, and bail them out, help them out from this unwarranted incursion, which has thrown them off the cliff. After all, it is not like any of us is doing that well in this economy, and these women are no exception. Jack
I have known the temple culture for at least 8 years. I have been happy to have met many different practioners. The temple has offered a non threatening, peaceful, and enlightened venue for all. I must admit that sometimes I have gotten down to my birthday suit there, but also, and almost as often, have remained almost the same as when I walked in the door, fully clothed. The exchange of laughter, conversation, and interesting stories, have made it a wonderful respite in this chaotic city. The premise of the teachings has also been paramount in stated goals of the temple, and its founders. For these teachings and spiritual guidance I will be forever grateful. This was a bad day for the spd. This was an unnecessary incursion into a place of peace and spiritual healing. There are a number of practitioners who have now been impacted, as well as their families, friends, and children. I only hope that the city fathers will now come to their aid, and bail them out, help them out from this unwarranted incursion, which has thrown them off the cliff. After all, it is not like any of us is doing that well in this economy, and these women are no exception. Jack
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I have visited this place on many occasions over many years. I have been worked on by over a dozen of these ladies and I have never been upsold anything. I was actually in the restaurant next door calling for an appointment when I noticed the tv crew outside on Allison. How lucky am I feeling today? Two lottery tickets lucky!
These women were polite and providing a wanted service, not sex slaves traded on the market or walking the streets with tracks up their arms. This was a safe, controlled, and discrete sanctuary.
I hope the ladies find more work in another safe place. I know many by name, not just spiritual name, and I hope they rebound from this insanity.
These women were polite and providing a wanted service, not sex slaves traded on the market or walking the streets with tracks up their arms. This was a safe, controlled, and discrete sanctuary.
I hope the ladies find more work in another safe place. I know many by name, not just spiritual name, and I hope they rebound from this insanity.
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Actually, under the law in WA state, what the ladies did is prostitution. It doesn't have to be intercourse, a hand job counts. Is it an incredible waste of tax payer money to shut these places down? Of course it is since they regroup and open up in a new location. In April the owner of Avalon by the Lake was arrested for promoting prostitution and a couple of other places have been raided as well. As long as everyone is a legally consenting adult and not being forced to work in an environment they don't want to be in, it's pretty harmless. If you don't like the laws, speak out and work to change the laws. Complaining on a posting board doesn't count. So unless you do something constructive to make a difference, be quiet, you sound ridiculous ranting against the "corrupt" police.
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But...the practitioners there, at least sometimes, DO provide orgasm. I know this for fact.
that is illegal, right?
Whether it should legal be or not is a seperate debate, but it is.
that is illegal, right?
Whether it should legal be or not is a seperate debate, but it is.
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Just one more thing. My seeker name is Jack. Not because of what the title of the original article implied. I initially came to the temple, read some introductory material, and decided because of the many Jacks in my life, that I have admired that I would assume that name. Nothing funny, no inuendo intended. Think yoga, breathing, meditation, instruction on physical, and metaphysical methods to accomplish a serene, and meditative state. Enriching, energizing, and uplifting. Of course there was teaching. There was some nudity at times, and it was like being at a public sauna in Europe. Natural, and non threatening. A feeling of mutual respect. I never encountered the tawdry side of life there. I never imagined upselling occured. Maybe I was protected, or off limits for that behaviour, but I think not. I think that this allegation is the result of the yellow side of the spd imagination. Not unlike the headline "Aliens Among Us" I recently saw at the supermarket checkout. Shame upon SPD, and those whose imaginations can not grasp that healthy, spiritual respectful behaviour can occur where their prying eyes can not see.
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Didn't someone write about this place in a book a couple years ago? Can't remember the book's name, but it was about the author's sex work at various places locally, sort of a memoir, but a lot more brutally frank than most of the genre. Anyway, there's definitely a chapter that describes a temple with seekers and hand jobs, etc. I agree it's a waste of resources to bust these people, but I find it odd that if they were going to, they didn't do it after that book came out.
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Somehow I get the sense that if legalizing prostitution, including handjobs, was put on the ballot, it wouldn't pass. Until then, these periodic crackdowns are inevitable.
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As with drug laws, health care, and access to guns, America's sex worker laws are uniquely weird for a developed democracy. We live in a nation state of denial.
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tiktok, remember that the citizens of Seattle voted overwhelmingly to not rob our fair city's strippers of their rights to get close to their customers in dim light. I think most of the people who voted on the strippers' side had a pretty good idea of what sometimes happens in strip clubs. If you word a vote on prostitution right, it will pass.
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@ P man:
Thank you so much for ur kind words & concern. I am well & with my family, thank goodness. Definitely a waste of every1s time, and all resources. I will always do what I do (& I DO NOT give hand jobs, or any kind of jobs for that matter!!) & I'll die before I'll stop teaching love & compassion for our fellow mate!
Also, we had been at that location for 6 years! Just THAT location! & I've been there for well over 3. If ur up on this board saying "what they WERE doing, giving hand jobs, is illegal" you obviously know nothing about the work & kind of healing we offer. You belong standing right next to the assholes that came busting in our temple doors! To everyone that has been supportive of the tragic event in many of our lives, thank you !
Thank you so much for ur kind words & concern. I am well & with my family, thank goodness. Definitely a waste of every1s time, and all resources. I will always do what I do (& I DO NOT give hand jobs, or any kind of jobs for that matter!!) & I'll die before I'll stop teaching love & compassion for our fellow mate!
Also, we had been at that location for 6 years! Just THAT location! & I've been there for well over 3. If ur up on this board saying "what they WERE doing, giving hand jobs, is illegal" you obviously know nothing about the work & kind of healing we offer. You belong standing right next to the assholes that came busting in our temple doors! To everyone that has been supportive of the tragic event in many of our lives, thank you !
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I hope you and the rest are doing ok, Harmony. The world needs more of what Sacred Temple offered and less misguided puritan laws.
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I'm not against places like ST, but in my opinion trying to divert attention away from the fact that it's, in the end, still a handjob, only serves to damage the cause. Everyone sees through the mumbo jumbo and it only makes it worse, causing people to wonder what's really going on.
If you ever want to make a place like ST legal, you'd have to change the laws and be transparent, come out and say, "Hey, it's only a stupid handjob, and we will prove it, and provide evidence that that is all we do."
I'm glad the girls are safe, and if there's anything we can do help any of them, let us know - I'm sure several will be hurting in this economy, and have kids to feed.
If you ever want to make a place like ST legal, you'd have to change the laws and be transparent, come out and say, "Hey, it's only a stupid handjob, and we will prove it, and provide evidence that that is all we do."
I'm glad the girls are safe, and if there's anything we can do help any of them, let us know - I'm sure several will be hurting in this economy, and have kids to feed.
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I understand Tahoe Ted the owner of The Review Board was caught in the bust. We know Tahoe Ted pimps for Sacred Temple,so it is not surprising he was busted aling with other guys there.
www.thereviewboard.net
www.thereviewboard.net
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Here's the facts - right off the SPD website. Nice job Ossifer! Keep up the good work! And this doesn't include any drug activity which is not considered "Major Crime". Nor does it include "unreported" crimes which are estimated as much as 25% additionl. Almost 35,000 crimes committed in Seattle in 2008!! I wonder what the solve rate is on these? And how many of these crimes occurred at the Sacred Temple??? (+&&3!9:$|?/4j3%f*<,k1n' Donut eater MORONS!!) "To serve and protect" - ya sure?
Major Crimes in Seattle
January - June 2008
Homicide 15
Rape 65
Robbery 707
Agg. Assault 795
Total Violent Crime 1,582
Burglary 3,041
Larceny 10,789
Vehicle Theft 1,800
Total Property Crime 15,630
Total Index Crimes half year = 17,212 X 2 = 34,424 full year
Major Crimes in Seattle
January - June 2008
Homicide 15
Rape 65
Robbery 707
Agg. Assault 795
Total Violent Crime 1,582
Burglary 3,041
Larceny 10,789
Vehicle Theft 1,800
Total Property Crime 15,630
Total Index Crimes half year = 17,212 X 2 = 34,424 full year
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Oh Harmony I love ya!!! and all the Spiritual kind hearted loving WOMEN at the temple! May we all be blessed with love!
Always..Violet!!!
Always..Violet!!!
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Oh stop with all the blessings and love about this "temple" and it's "teachings" The used condoms scattered around the nearby alleys tell a different story about services negotiated.
Oh stop with all the blessings and love about this "temple" and it's "teachings" The used condoms scattered around the nearby alleys tell a different story about services negotiated.
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Unbelievable. I heard Harmony on KUOW and her story shocked me and the parallels to the "hard shove" that will cost a kid from Edmonds his life are too real.
I went into ST with the same pessimism as most in the community. Counseling didn't work and prescriptions were a horrible option. After time I found the change to be unbelievable and I really don't understand it completely myself. But to call it "prostitution" is to call earth a mound of dirt.
Harmony, my wishes and prayers are all yours but you're fighting instincts have been underestimated before. You're amazing and I can never thank you enough for putting yourself out there.
Just a guy from Olympia
I went into ST with the same pessimism as most in the community. Counseling didn't work and prescriptions were a horrible option. After time I found the change to be unbelievable and I really don't understand it completely myself. But to call it "prostitution" is to call earth a mound of dirt.
Harmony, my wishes and prayers are all yours but you're fighting instincts have been underestimated before. You're amazing and I can never thank you enough for putting yourself out there.
Just a guy from Olympia
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To "Whores Go To Some...":
If you were a neighbor of the temple, and were unhappy with its existence, then you get to triumph in the return of your peace and quiet. As a frequent guest, let me be clear: we were the quietest bunch of people you ever saw.
Now, to this ridiculous idea that there were condoms nearby. Total and complete crap. There was NO SEX at the temple. NONE. PERIOD.
But -- let's accept your foolish proposition for a moment. So, in your world, people went there...had sex with people there...showered...used the facilities...then went OUTSIDE to dump condoms.
Truly, a remarkable proposition.
Let me trump your next argument before you try to make it. NO, people weren't having sex OUTSIDE...because, if you are right (and you aren't), they were INSIDE having sex.
The temple was NOT a brothel. I found peace there. And I will miss Harmony and her sisters. Wish I had contact info so I could help....
If you were a neighbor of the temple, and were unhappy with its existence, then you get to triumph in the return of your peace and quiet. As a frequent guest, let me be clear: we were the quietest bunch of people you ever saw.
Now, to this ridiculous idea that there were condoms nearby. Total and complete crap. There was NO SEX at the temple. NONE. PERIOD.
But -- let's accept your foolish proposition for a moment. So, in your world, people went there...had sex with people there...showered...used the facilities...then went OUTSIDE to dump condoms.
Truly, a remarkable proposition.
Let me trump your next argument before you try to make it. NO, people weren't having sex OUTSIDE...because, if you are right (and you aren't), they were INSIDE having sex.
The temple was NOT a brothel. I found peace there. And I will miss Harmony and her sisters. Wish I had contact info so I could help....
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Layla here, and to all my fellow goddesses I love you and wish everyone the best! It's a shame alot of people don't understand what we do, but anyone who has ever been to our temple knows we're human like everyone else.We just wanted to pass on a little knowledge/support as far as loving, caring, respecting and, being ourselves.Which is very important to ones well being. We know what's up and we also know no matter what we're gonna keep on healing and loving others. Sorry for those that are too close minded and have nothing better to do other than point a finger. Thank You to all that do support us, and at the same time know better, than these silly headlines!
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@ Morris
Thank you for all your support after all this time. We truly do cherish those who have a sincere and unconditional understanding of the work we offer. Many of the Temple Goddesses are suffering in several ways due to recent events. All we can ask is for continual love, support, and positive thoughts from the community. The very same community in which many of us helped to keep in business. You can directly email us your supportive words and or concerns at: supportsacredtemple@gmail.com Please keep in touch, we are going to miss you all!!!!!
@ Violet and Layla
Lots of love to the both of you and all other sisters of The Temple Family reading. We are all survivors, and will continue to rise above and beyond the (norm) of society, doing what we do best. Uniting mind, body, and spirit one precious soul at a time.
Thank you for all your support after all this time. We truly do cherish those who have a sincere and unconditional understanding of the work we offer. Many of the Temple Goddesses are suffering in several ways due to recent events. All we can ask is for continual love, support, and positive thoughts from the community. The very same community in which many of us helped to keep in business. You can directly email us your supportive words and or concerns at: supportsacredtemple@gmail.com Please keep in touch, we are going to miss you all!!!!!
@ Violet and Layla
Lots of love to the both of you and all other sisters of The Temple Family reading. We are all survivors, and will continue to rise above and beyond the (norm) of society, doing what we do best. Uniting mind, body, and spirit one precious soul at a time.
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And also @ Just a guy from Olympia
Thank you so much for your kind words! I have an idea of who you are, and you have always been so supportive & understanding of our intentions at Sacred Temple. Feel free to contact me directly, otherwise refer to the previous post with the temple support contact info. Blessings!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I have an idea of who you are, and you have always been so supportive & understanding of our intentions at Sacred Temple. Feel free to contact me directly, otherwise refer to the previous post with the temple support contact info. Blessings!
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Hi, My Beautiful Goddess Sisters! GateKeepers and are one and only Beautiful Rainbow......and all are Supporters....I' miss You all soooo
Much and Feel like I' lost My Family since I' have none...I' Hope the Best
for All of us Goddesses,Rainbow and all of are Supporters...I Hope We all
continue to Provide are Love to All!
Miss You All Sooo Much and are Spiritual Healing!..xoxoDanika
Much and Feel like I' lost My Family since I' have none...I' Hope the Best
for All of us Goddesses,Rainbow and all of are Supporters...I Hope We all
continue to Provide are Love to All!
Miss You All Sooo Much and are Spiritual Healing!..xoxoDanika
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I absolutely love the fact that the majority of the comments on this website and many others including the Seattle Times article all have one thing in common, most posts view the crackdown as misguided, gives me hope there are more of us who can rise above the very silly and fearful societal taboos. I have been to the temple and in my 30+ years my visits there were always positive, compassionate, mutually respectful, and classy.
I hope the case against Rainbow, especially on money laundering, falls to pieces.
I hope the case against Rainbow, especially on money laundering, falls to pieces.
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the clue you all need to get is that the women that broke the law are the reason all the others are out of work.
the police have a political agenda? duh. sexuality shouldn't be a crime? duh.
bottom line- don't ever give them a reason to come through your door.
work at a place that gives hand jobs? sorry for your luck but chances are you knew about it.
the police have a political agenda? duh. sexuality shouldn't be a crime? duh.
bottom line- don't ever give them a reason to come through your door.
work at a place that gives hand jobs? sorry for your luck but chances are you knew about it.
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Sacred temple /moon temple was a wonderful place to go ,to tlk,relax and enjoy being pampered by the HOT! Goddesses....they made my day and will be missed!
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@60
We're not going away! We're also not going to stop talking about blessings and lovings, respect or kindness. Most of us feel called to what we do. So we'll learn from this, regroup and keep moving forward.
Mary
and can you just imagine what it would look like if we followed the Hempfest path to legalization!? Whee! Now that'd be a party.
We're not going away! We're also not going to stop talking about blessings and lovings, respect or kindness. Most of us feel called to what we do. So we'll learn from this, regroup and keep moving forward.
Mary
and can you just imagine what it would look like if we followed the Hempfest path to legalization!? Whee! Now that'd be a party.
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x- client here. Can verify that sex was never performed....ever....by anyone, in or out. condoms outside...get real! They didn't even have an alley to the place so you obviously have no clue
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