How quickly did your feelings of nostalgia fly out the window, Terry ? Did they seem to be jet propelled ? I'd imagine you were reminded of why you left in the first place... and quite quickly I might add !
Before attending the convention you mentioned that it might be "interesting".You were right ! Here's something else we can all think about too.When a person is trained to perform a specific task, like a soldier for instance, it is done through repetition.Performed again and again.The reason this is done is that, if and when, one reaches the lowest common denominator of barely being able to function-- they will still be able to function on "autopilot" or a subconscious level and carry out the objective.Some call this "instinct".
When these Witnesses acted the way they did, they went into "autopilot"mode.No thinking was necessary.How they had been trained, the feelings with which they had been instilled, took over.Fear,Intimidation,Control,Hurt Feelings,and sadly, yes, even hatred at times, begin to take over.You didn't deserve to be treated this way, but you were.This is the sad legacy of this organization.