Well, it wasn't a government shutdown, but my 10 year old computer is the pits man. My apologies once again for delaying as this computer sucks. I'm going to get a new one in the next month or so. Thanks for your responses I'll start with pg. 4 and gradually catch up in a day or three going back to pg. 1 responses through pg. 3. ! Peace.
JUNK YARD DOG- Thanks. I hope you are right. Hopefully the 30 year old will tart thinking a little more with her critical thinking skills, perhaps checking things out on the Interenet. We can only hope.
SIZEMIK- Maybe the JW's calling on you could smell the aposta smell of you froma long way off ! LOL ! Just kidding. At least they kept at arms length away and you didn't have to hassle with them too much. They sounded like perfunctory JW's somewhat.
LIFE IS TOO SHORT - Thanks. I'm sure you will get your opportunities in your area. It's easier when talking with a JW that we don't know though as we can mask our true situation and come off as a non-believer- then it keeps communication lines open as they look at us as prospective converts- and we look at them as possible freedom of mind seekers as WE seek to re-educate them.
ON THE WAY OUT- Yeah, been busy with work, wacked out computers, and everything else under the sun. I'm doin' fine. Life is good. My kids and the missus are doin' well too- just busy.
TOTALLY ADD- Yeah this government shutdown's a bummer isn't it ? Damned government hasn't shut me down yet though. I'm a small businessman of 30 years and I won't go quietly into the night ! LOL ! I'm too much of a rogue individualist. I should have tried out for a part on that show " Revolution ". LOL !
SOFI- Thanks. I think we just have to " stay real " when talking to JW's and use logic and practicality instead of arguing doctrines- which becomes pointless as they shut their minds down. As someone said here question the ethics and humaneness of the organization because THOSE are the real issues with the WT Society- their lack of ethics .
SCOTT 77- Thanks. Well, I think frontal attacks can be used if you hang onto good manners, respect, and show genuine concern. But the moment we lose control or get mad- we shoot ourselves in the foot closing the JW minds to what we are saying. It's O.K. to be concerned about WT injustices but it's more about the way or manner we use in presenting those concerns.
LINUXBOB & 3RDGEN- Thanks, appreciate it