by RichieRich 324 Replies latest jw friends
RICHIE!!!!!!
Have I got your attention? Good.
OK, don't, repeat don't acknowledge having the book, but if you do, use their conniving "theocratic warfare™" and say it's been destroyed.
That's what they do to those requesting their personal records.
The marginal notes in that book are dynamite and could be used and prob'ly will in later TV docos on the dubs, court actions etc
yb78 p. 22 1978 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses *** . A new textbook, "Pay Attention to Yourselves and to All the Flock," has been prepared. Following the course, each elder is permitted to retain his copy for future benefit in caring for his responsibilities as an overseer.
How generous of them? Bit like, we permit you to breathe, eh? - but only in unison of course!
Makes you see why people hate them so much:
More than 30 police officers raided the Wednesday evening meeting in a rented hall in the Lyublino district, telling the approximately 200 worshipers that they were violating a 2004 ban on Jehovah's Witnesses in Moscow.
Apparently this ban was because they split up families - now that couldn't possible be true, could it?
The statutory definition of theft is if he:
Dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it;
My suggestion is to clearly state that there was no intention to permanently deprive the elder of his manual and give it him back; although you should not admit to doing so, simply make a photocopy of the document for your own reference.
Case law suggests that you cannot physically steal 'information'; although to make a copy would infringe copyright...what they dont know wont hurt them.
DB74
All is fair in love and war.
Attention all CIA agents---no more stealing or anything else thats naughty
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""You're worried about the "theft" of ;a book. We know where your loyalties are.""
Really? Just where are my loyalties then?
Richie's taking that book is wrong. You complain how the witnesses do this and do that. That they are evil and therefore it's ok to engage in ILLEGAL activity to bring them down. I can't agree. Two wrongs do NOT make a right. Unless of course you see nothing wrong with sinking to the level you accuse the witnesses of using.
These kind of actions will only re-enforce the view witnesses have of those who opppose them. It's a step BACKWARDS in my opinion.
Beep,
Is it wrong to give the Watchtower Society a taste of their own medicine? Please tell us why. Seems like they could learn a valuable lesson from it all.
Doesn't the Society engage in similar activity in countries where their work is banned? There is an "underground," isn't there? Were they not meeting illegally in Moscow? Do you imagine that there is no distribution of literature by Witnesses there? If it is o.k. for the Witnesses to obey God as ruler rather than men, why is it not o.k. for us? The Governing Body are men, are they not?
i agree with beep beep...
How is taking the book helping the "cause"? We got the photocopies. That is all we need. It's not like the book is not on the internet. Richie has a full life ahead of him ... why have this on his record? That is stupid. And all because of some sect? Hell no. By taking the book you are showing them that they are so important that we need to use such tactics.
We need to keep this sect as far away as possible from our lives.
How was taken the book helped the cause? WHO HAS BENEFITED? That is what I thought. No one!!! I think that it was awesome that it was photocopied, but we have no use for the book. Do you???
-wac
Surely they couldn't possibly proceed with any action against Richie if they don't have two witnesses?!
Wouldn't want to against Jehoober's laws, would they? Or is that only when it suits them?
For God's sake Richie, DENY everything! What book?
I would be surprised if the elders would take up criminal proceedings regarding an expose. They would first have to contact the Brooklyn law office. Can you image how that conversation would flow:
BL: (dead air)
Elder: Hello ?
BL: Yes !
Elder: Eh? Is this the number for Jehovahs mouthpiece?
BL: Jee Hoo What?
Elder: The Watchtower law office?
BL: Who is this?
Elder: My name is Brother Elder. We need some advice from the Watchtower law offices regarding theft and copyright infringement.
BL: Ahh. Someone been stealing our material eh! Perhaps this has been used in a multi-language best seller. Fantastic, we'll get millions! Got the name of the publisher?
Elder: Yes! His name is Richie Rich.
BL: Richie Rich you say. Can't say I've heard of them before. Who are they, part of Harper's-Colling, Rodale, Conde nast! (sound of salivation).
Elder: Uh, no. He's a 17 year old boy from Backwater Congregation. He stole a book.
BL: Oh. In that case, take him to the back room and spank him, then give a local need talk. Goodbye.
Elder: It was the Pay attention to the Little Flock book.
BL: WHAT! You idiots. In that case, give him five shepherding calls, until he believes it was all in his imagination. If that doesn't work, make him an elder.
Elder: Uh, no can do. He disaccociated himself.
BL: Bollox....Ok, we'll threaten him with a law suit. It was a new book?
Elder: No. I should also mention that it is full of handwritten notes taking from our 'How to assist those who enjoy special relationships with children' seminar. The elder who took the notes was very enthusiastic. There pretty much verbatim.
BL: Fuck.
Elder: He has said that if we continue to harass him or his family, he will give the book to the press.
BL: Double fuck!
Elder: What should we do?
BL: Leave it in the hands of Jehovah brother. Just, leave it in the hands of Jehovah. (Click)
steve
