Now, I'm sorry! I have a friend that is actually from Chicago (where this pic was taken) that is in SF for Gay Pride Week and she posted this on
her FB page today, so I totally assumed it was current from SF!!!!!
It does not take away from the pic though, does it? or the sentiment?
Thanks tornapart for setting that straight!
Yes, it was taken in San Francisco, it's Gay Pride Week there.
I know it's not what everyone was expecting....but this is how a public apology is done!!!!!!!
i've been giving some thought to the recent development in which the judge has ruled that the society is barred from completing any property transactions until the appeal is over, which could take up to two years or even more.. i've submitted an article to randy at freeminds in which i basically argue that it is no longer in the society's interests to appeal this case.
if i correctly understand the restrictions placed on the society by the judge, then the governing body has far more to lose by appealing than they could conceivably gain.. think about it.... by appealing, they buy themselves time in which to formulate a long-term strategy for dealing with the fallout of this case, but will be barred from liquidating $1 billion in property assets at a time of global economic uncertainty when their donations are dwindling.
there is also no guarantee that their appeal will be upheld.by dropping their appeal, they take a hit and pay $23.8 million but retain the freedom to see through their real estate projects; retain their financial flexibility to respond to dwindling donations, and get to pretend to their followers (as with the un scandal) that it never happened.of course, i am only saying that dropping the appeal would be the only intelligent option for the society, assuming they are aware of how legally precarious their child abuse policies are.
yes, Cedars....Its an abosolute crime that this had to come down to this before the attention of how to better protect children becomes the main concern. JW's are not the only one feeling the "sting" right now.
And right OUTLAW.....Business as usual, BUT, they know there is a huge problem they can no longer ignore. And as I said to Cedars, it's not just the JW's that are dealing with this issue.
i've been giving some thought to the recent development in which the judge has ruled that the society is barred from completing any property transactions until the appeal is over, which could take up to two years or even more.. i've submitted an article to randy at freeminds in which i basically argue that it is no longer in the society's interests to appeal this case.
if i correctly understand the restrictions placed on the society by the judge, then the governing body has far more to lose by appealing than they could conceivably gain.. think about it.... by appealing, they buy themselves time in which to formulate a long-term strategy for dealing with the fallout of this case, but will be barred from liquidating $1 billion in property assets at a time of global economic uncertainty when their donations are dwindling.
there is also no guarantee that their appeal will be upheld.by dropping their appeal, they take a hit and pay $23.8 million but retain the freedom to see through their real estate projects; retain their financial flexibility to respond to dwindling donations, and get to pretend to their followers (as with the un scandal) that it never happened.of course, i am only saying that dropping the appeal would be the only intelligent option for the society, assuming they are aware of how legally precarious their child abuse policies are.
I don't think they will drop the appeal. It has to be fought out to the bitter end. The doubt in peoples minds is already set and matters must be ...set straight. In the mean time, I hope they will work to modify how they deal with accusations from children of being abused, that everyone gets more education on this and some solutions will start to come into place. This will not bring the WT down. It will not make people stop believing in Jehovah, it will not make huge droves quit being Witnesses to where the money dries up. There are much bigger battles that will need to be fought on down the road.
if i understand the documents correctly, the judge's decision froze all watchtower's real property ($1 billion) pending further notice.
see if that's what you understand.
what you'll read as follows is copied by me right out of the documents.. barbara.
HOLY MOLY!
great article for all to read- bravo candace, you have made a huge difference!.
link below -.
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/ronnie_polaneczky/20120621_deadlocked_or_not__the_priest_sex_abuse_jury_did_its_job.html.
Such certainty may move the public to support the reform of sex-abuse laws that are currently so inadequate. They allow for the stalking, grooming and violation of children and for coverups that ensure the public is never the wiser.
Still, finally, here in Philadelphia — and in State College and in Oakland — powerful institutions that once appointed themselves as judge, jury and executioner are being called to task for what happened on their watch.
Not by one of their own. But by 12 of ours.
Regardless of the outcome, that is the way it should be.
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i don't know if these letters were posted here before , so i'm sorry if is something that all of you have seen already..
I can't believe it did not require a judiciary meeting.
So what if he had no status in the congregation, would there have been any sort of penalty?
purps
i was simply googling the addresses of the kingdom hall candace conti's molester kendrick attends as a jw in "good standing", when i came upon this information.
do birds of a feather flock together?
what are the odds......?.
Here is the link where Diane Sawyer interviews Jaycee Dugard and does mention the JW connection, although I don't remember what it was, and I am sure they did not mention any connection with any particular Kingdom Hall.
