Terry, your point is well taken; however, I wasn't talking about the official teachings of the WTS. I meant that the average JW will disregard the letter of the law if he perceives that it runs contrary to WTS purposes, and I feel that the actions of the elders in the Menlo Park support that conclusion. They clearly violated the law by opening new bank accounts using Jason Cobb's credentials and diverting funds into them.
In his book, In search of Christian Freedom, Ray Franz tells of a JW woman who worked in a doctor's office and who revealed a JW patient's private medical information to local elders which resulted in the patient being dis-fellowshipped. That was a clear violation of State and Federal laws, but the JW felt justified in doing so.
Island Man, I must admit I considered the possibility of your argument. However, the fact is that Jason Cobb has been dis-fellowshipped and by posting confidential memos on the Internet, he surely is considered to be an apostate by the WTS. In fact, he violated a judge's edict that bank records were not to be shared with persons outside of the investigation. So, now it appears that Jason is as guilty as those he is trying to expose.
Outlaw, I love the Mark Twain quote!