UK POSTERS UNITE! Get as many to sign our petition as possible... (page 2)

cedars

Like I said, can someone who isn't from the UK just try this?

I need to know because I may need to start another thread.

Cedars

BluesBrother

Signed it .....with pleasure.. Well done to all.

I wonder though if it might have been made general to all religions unless they can demonstrate a clear charitable programme of practical, physical aid in the community ?

I would not want the petition to fall at the first hurdle if it should be deemed just against one faith, therefore discriminatory....

Anyway...no doubt a lot of people would support the petition in these days of government cut backs. After all , it may be said that the Country cannot afford to keep your library open but it can afford to subsidise those pesky Witnesses who knock on your door !

BTW. I am certainly one who needs to protect his identity, but I read this on the Govt site..

"Is there a list of signatories for each e-petition?
We keep a record of who has signed each e-petition and show the total number of signatures. We also show the name of the person who created the e-petition, but we don’t show the names or other details of any of the signatories."

So I signed it

cedars

What the hell?! In that case I'm signing it myself!!

Cedars

cedars

I've signed it! We're on 7 now...

Also, I checked the terms and conditions, and it has this to say...

To create or sign an e-petition, you must be either:

a British citizen

a resident in the UK (you normally live in the UK)

So much for hotspur's suggestion, which is a shame - although I guess it does make sense.

Still, I'm sure we can get enough signatures if we broadcast it widely enough!

Cedars

Amelia Ashton

I have signed it.

On the news here the Vatican has just lost its right to be tax exempt on it's property.

Perhaps all organised religion should lose these kinds of privileges.

slimboyfat

Good work guys.

Phizzy

I just wondered, after signing, if the petition should contain in addition a form of words that says that nothing of benefit to the community that does not consist of proseletysing for the religion can be determined by an examination of its activities.

The problem with pointing out things like the shunning practice etc is that things like that can be ignored IF there is some tangible benefit to the community.

I do not believe the WT can demonstrate the existence of such work, they may try to spin the Theo. MIn Sch as a benefit, but apart from that, what can they show?

cedars

Phizzy, the problem with the e-petition system is that you are limited with the number of characters you can use in the description. The description that's posted is carefully worded to reflect this, and I've tried to focus on just 3 issues that clearly demonstrate that, far from being in the public interest, the work of Jehovah's Witnesses actually endangers the physical and emotional wellbeing of its members.

An investigation with any degree of depth or scrutiny would be able to see that any remedial benefits from "preaching the gospel" are far outweighed by the awful consequences of joining a cult.

I'm frankly astonished that the Watch Tower Society has been able to pull the wool over the eyes of the Charity Commission so easily, which is one of the things I talk about in greater detail in my blog...

http://jwsurvey.org/cedars-blog/where-is-the-public-benefit

Cedars

cuckoo in the nest

Job done Cedars, you're in double figures now.

cofty

Done! Excellent initiative.

I feel the need for another letter to my local newspaper. Will let you know when I finish a draft.

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