Grazie, mi amore!!!
I'm so glad that JWD exists - I have learned so much from reading all the posts, past and present. From the fact that there are kindred spirits like myself who are disgusted with the 'False and Deceitful Slave, to the scandals and cover-ups ('Drunk' Rutherford, Our 'Pedophile Paradise'), to the personal stories that always touch my heart, and the sage advice of the those who have blazed the trail of freedom before me -- I appreciate it all.
I realize that in the grand scheme of things, the JW's don't really amount to much (except in their own universe), but they are are a cult, and as such, are particularly dangerous and damaging to any and all who cross their path. (I'm sure that there are some lurkers out there that think that I'm mistaken; my response to them is to PROVE ME WRONG. Go on, have at...if it's an honest dialogue, you might learn something!)
JWD is a priceless resource of information, as are all the sites that help inform responsible persons about the WTS and its myriad false prophecies, its deceitful image of spiritual and familial peace and unity, its haphazard, biased and asinine doctrines concerning medical care and sexual intimacy, and its egregious and offensive policies concerning those who have a differing opinion. I wish it were possible to shut down the WTS due to the magnitude of the deception and destruction that it has wrought, but a person has the right to choose his/her religion. Let all who would partake of the WatchTower's poisoned table go in with both eyes opened.
Thank you, everyone.