In treating criminal acts as "congregational matters" rather than criminal ones, the Watchtower Society is providing a safe haven for all types of criminals. Their policies have far greater implications than just the tragic pedophile cover-up. While the WT society may not be "robbing the bank", they are most certainly "driving the getaway car" and are therefore a willing accomplice to all sorts of crime. After all the "two witness" rule applies across the board. We are talking about felony crimes here!! I am thankful to live in a country that has higher moral laws than those of Jehovah's Witnesses.
In the Watchtower world, their own image is the only god they worship and protect at ANY cost. In their feeble attempt to protect that image they appear all the more guilty by refusing to appear on Dateline. When you're guilty - run! "Subject yourselves to God; but oppose the Devil and he will flee from you." James 4:7 (New Word Mis-translation) Who is being opposed? Who is fleeing?...