is to act together as a united group. I know to many of us that smacks of JWism but it's not really, it's just common sense.
Take for example the Colonial world in North America prior to the Revolution. There were thirteen colonies, each with their own problems, their own goals and needs. Individually they could not act effectively against King George but acting as a group they could and did. What was necessary though was to find a way to act with a united voice even though their interests were not.
We must do the same. The only way is to form an alliance between us, between the atheists and the believers in God, an alliance between many of those who do not post here but do post on Ros' board and attend the BCRI conferences etc. An alliance between the "Godfathers" of the xJW internet world such as Kent, Simon, Rick, Dogpatch and the many others who have productive sites. An alliance between the people here who are at different poles.
I believe it is possible. I also believe that if it succeeds we will have the Watchtower eating out of our hands.
Compromise and democratic principles must be the by-word though if such a venture is to succeed, a venture whose primary goal is to bring change to the Watchtower or to bring her down, whichever she chooses!
Perhaps those who are willing to take a leading role can consolidate the efforts of the former and current JWs who post on the net along with our friends, into an effective working body one that will work for a common goal. Democratic elections of those who are willing to take the lead in such an alliance, an alliance for the psychological freedom of JWs would be not only necessary but would have imo prevented the recent debacle. The Silentlambs Org. would not be where it is today if a large group of respected individuals were openly responsible for choosing its course, people adhering to a democratic process where one man or woman equals one vote. imo
IW