Ritsfield Victory!

by silentlambs 115 Replies latest watchtower scandals

  • outnfree
    outnfree

    waiting,

    I am computer ILliterate, however, I DO have scans of the British Elder letter as an attachment to e-mail and think I could manage to forward the attachment to as many as would like it. THIS scan will work on U.S. size paper, as some other scans appearing on the internet are oversized. (Thank you, Maximus!)

    It is two pages long and I took it to Kinko's to have it copied on both sides of a single sheet of paper. Because the scanned letter leaves a wide right hand margin I used that "dead space" on the back side of the flyer to add, in bold, centered, in about 24 pt size font:
    "For Further Information see
    www.silentlambs.com
    Or call 1-800-WTABUSE"
    so that it runs as a vertical border on page 2.

    When rolling up the flyer, my partner in crime & I decided it was best to roll it so that the Watch Tower logo and the solicitor's certification seal showed outermost to grab the recipient's attention.

    In my opinion it is very important that the 'friends' understand that this is REAL correspondence by their organization, so the scan, rather than just a typewritten copy of the letter, is necessary.

    Unfortunately, it rained heavily here yesterday, so distribution was delayed. Instead we rolled and rubber-banded and are working on widening our list of publishers in the area who need to see this info.

    I notice your e-mail is open, waiting. If you would like me to forward the scan, please let me know here (or should we open another thread?).

    BTW, 250 two-sided copies, cost less than $25.00 US to print up including sales tax.

    outnfree

    outnfree

    Par dessus toutes choses, soyez bons. La bonte est ce qui ressemble le plus a Dieu et ce qui desarme le plus les hommes -- Lacordaire

  • alirobbi
    alirobbi

    outnfree

    I am working with two friends here where I live to get some publicity on this. One is the publisher and the other is the editor of our local newspaper. If you could send me the scan I would very much appreciate it. Thanks [email protected]

    robbi

  • ZazuWitts
    ZazuWitts

    Outnfree,

    Would you please send me a copy? It's a great idea!! I no longer have a 'congregation,' - been out for nearly 40 years, haha. But, believe me, I will make good use of them via another avenue.

    And, a testimony for Bill and Shelia's candles - they are, absolutely, the finest this candle lover has ever used.
    The scent is still there, even when you reach the bottom of the candle. They are also the smoothest burning...no
    'craters' even after several hours of 'burn time.'
    (By crater, I am referring to the 'hole' that develops when burning most candles for a few hours.) Definitely a high-end quality product!!

  • mommy
    mommy

    Safe,
    I was in agreement with his being put behind bars. What I am not in agreement with is people feeling he should be put away forever. I also stated I do not know all of the facts of the case. There have been times I have heard of pedophiles who are permantly incarcerated, and I have agreed with that decision.

    The judemental attitude I am speaking of is apparent in a few replies, including your sisters. If have ever made a mistake in your life, perhaps putting your own selfish feelings before anothers, and want forgiveness for this. Maybe you can understand what I am talking about. It is part of being human, sick as it may seem to others, but most on this planet live and learn. The rest will get the punishment they deserve. If this is repeated attacks on a child and life in prison, so be it.
    wendy

    In a controversy the instant we feel anger, we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves.

  • Commie Chris
    Commie Chris

    Mommy: I am a libertarian civil rights lawyer. I strongly believe in the presumption of innocence and due process and I believe that far too many people are imprisoned for far too long. However, there is strong evidence that very, very few child molesters are ever rehabilitated or “cured” of their disease, and many (probably most) will re-offend once released from prison. I have known many survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The damage caused by this crime (it's not a "mistake" mommy, it's a very serious crime) can be immense and very long lasting. Unless they voluntarily submit to chemical castration, child molesters cannot be trusted and should be put away forever in order to protect children. This is not “revenge” - it is common sense and probably the only way to prevent a very serious crime.

  • safe4kids
    safe4kids

    Wendy,

    If have ever made a mistake in your life, perhaps putting your own selfish feelings before anothers, and want forgiveness for this. Maybe you can understand what I am talking about. It is part of being human, sick as it may seem to others, but most on this planet live and learn

    I confess to being a bit confused...are you seriously comparing me to a pedophile? Someone who deliberately preys on innocent children? And did you not read my response regarding the lack of effective rehabilitation of pedophiles?

    Well...whatever. You're certainly entitled to your opinion.

    Dana

    "I undid his head collar and took him outside for a drink, and felt, if not exactly a communion with him, at least an awareness of being a fellow creature on a lonely planet."

    Dick Francis in "To The Hilt"

  • Tina
    Tina

    Hi Wendy,
    Being a pedophile does not mean 'mistakes'. It is a serious lifelong paraphilia. If you take the time to check out info on them,you will find they are one of the most untreatable populations in the mental health domain. Even chemical castration has proved ineffective. The only solution to protect the public is to keep them isolated from society. I believe the public has that right to expect some amount of saety from these predators.
    Again,this is NOT about 'mistakes' but an uncontrollable compulsion tied in with their sexuality. regards,T

  • sf
    sf

    Hello Commie Chris,

    I say Bingo! to your statement here:

    "...This is not “revenge” - it is common sense and probably the only way to prevent a very serious crime."

    And also, regarding what you mention here:

    "...Unless they voluntarily submit to chemical castration,..."

    Do tell please. This is actually an option for Them? Has anyone ever submitted to one, that you are aware of? If so, where can I read about it? Keywords for a search? Any casefiles? What's the procedure involve, thus "chemical"?

    Sincerely, sKally

  • bluesapphire
    bluesapphire

    Outnfree, can you send me the scan to my e-mail at:
    . [email protected]
    Thank you.

  • Billygoat
    Billygoat

    Waaahooo!!!

    Bill - how is Erica doing??? I know that this in no way is closure for her, but perhaps aiding her in the road to recovery? Thank you a million times over for helping the lambs voice themselves! I'm a recovering rape victim myself (although not from someone in the WTS) and this victory helps aid in MY recovery. You are a true blessing to many of us!!!

    Wendy - I am APPALLED that you think a pedofile or a rapist has made a "mistake". Have you ever been a victim of a sexual crime? If you have, then you would KNOW without QUESTION, that pedophilia and rape are NOT "mistakes". What does a pedophiliac say? "Oops! I molested another kid today. I've gotta quit doin' that." Or maybe they say, "Dang! I raped that girl! Man I gotta quit." That viewpoint makes me physically ill!!! I'm going to repost something I posted last week:

    You simply cannot ask victims of abuse or people who have loved ones that have experienced abuse to NOT be emotional about it.

    Unless you have personally experienced someone of an authority figure, pulling on your clothes, forcing kisses onto your mouth, breathing their hot breath onto your neck, touching your genitals, forcing their bodily fluids into you, and THEN telling you to keep it a secret - you have no right to call any of this issue "sick".

    Andi

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