My son turned 18 this year so I thought this was the perfect year to cast my first vote along side with him. It felt really good! I didn't look around once wondering if any JWs were around:) We voted, got our stickers and then enjoyed a nice breakfast discussing our views...it was wonderful. I finally think I can honestly say..the fear is gone yippee
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First time voters
by truthseekeriam inmy son turned 18 this year so i thought this was the perfect year to cast my first vote along side with him.
it felt really good!
i didn't look around once wondering if any jws were around:) we voted, got our stickers and then enjoyed a nice breakfast discussing our views...it was wonderful.
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A Couple Points about New Elders Child Abuse Letter Directions ...........
by flipper inin aragon's thread which has reached 6 pages a couple of points were touched on that i wanted to bring out but thought these points deserved a whole thread to dissect and discuss them.. first off : there seems to be a total hypocrisy , arrogance, or typical speaking out of both sides of their mouth when the wt instructions in the letter says :.
" the branch office, not the local body of elders, determines whether an individual who has sexually abused children in the past will be considered a ' predator ' .
then this quote from the 1997 wt instructions : " and the congregation cannot read hearts to tell who is and who is not liable to molest children again.
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truthseekeriam
Flipper,
I have to say I was quite disappointed when I came across the New elders child abuse letter directions. I was hoping for some real change, guess it will take many more judgements before they admit their huge issues and really put some heart into protecting children.
Stillin,
I'm personally glad the sister is looking after her child in the KH...too many others have been fooled into a false sense of security with their b/s and paid a very high price.
Always error on the side of protecting children and let the police decide whether the accusation is true or false.
My child's molester fooled many b/s into believing he did "nothing wrong" in fact he looked us in the face mouthing those same words on a few occasions. Imagian the suprise of those b/s who backed him completely when he finally admitted he was a molester.
Molesters are masters of mulipulation...children and parents can only go with their feelings...if they feel uncomfortable, they should voice it. Right or wrong.
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How Are You Treated When JWs See You?
by minimus indo they talk to you, ignore you, love bomb you??
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truthseekeriam
A mixed bag. If eye contact is made I usually get a smile and greeting, however for some, if they can avoid me they will.
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S.F. Giants vs. Detroit Tigers in World Series ! Who Do You Pick to Win ?
by flipper ini'm flyin' high right about now !
my san francisco giants came back beat cincinnati 3 games to 2 after being down 2-0 and tonight they came back and beat st. louis 4 games to 3 after being down 3-1 !
and we had tornados in northern california in a powerful storm while this was going down tonight !
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truthseekeriam
Giants!!!!
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Greetings from Candace Conti
by AndersonsInfo incandace asked me to tell you thank you for all your kind expressions of support.
this really means a lot to her.
she wants you to know that she is coping well with all the stress and excitement, even though she's had years of anger and frustration because of being abused for so long, first by the molester, and then by the wt.
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truthseekeriam
From my little family, we thank you Candace Conti !! Your strength and bravery will certainly be an example for all our young ones that have also been victims of this horrible policy!
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Plaintiff awarded in punitive damages -21M & 1 dollar. Total award, 28M & 1 dollar. Here's more info
by AndersonsInfo inthe plaintiff, candace conti's goal from the very beginning was to bring enough attention to this problem to incentivize watchtower to change its policy of secrecy.
the award can be explained as it was decided: separate compensatory and punitive damages.
the punitive award is established in law to punish wrongdoing - here, the conscious disregard for others - and deter that conduct in the future.
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truthseekeriam
Thank you Barbara for all the updates.
I was scanning through the court docs and came across the meaning of "Malice" as to the WTS...." despicable conduct which is carried on by the defendant with a willful and conscious disregard of the rights and safety of others." WOW! Powerful stuff!!
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Bill Bowen Just Posted This on Facebook Moments Ago
by jamiebowers injane doe vs the watch tower in the oakland, ca case was awarded $20 million in punitive damages..
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truthseekeriam
YES!!
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Jane Doe, you have our support... (Jane Doe vs WTB&TS)
by SweetBabyCheezits inmany moons ago, i questioned the legitimacy of the steven unthank case and/or his manner of relating the news on his website.
official court documents were difficult to locate (at least for some of us, and after a certain date) and my only direct source for information was unthank's own website, though later i heard from a poster who attended one of the hearings.
i had my hopes up for a major case against the wt, but the little info i could verify left me confused.
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truthseekeriam
Thank you Candace!!
I walked into my now 15 year old daughters room and told her what you accomplished today and she was soo happy for you.
She also was a victim at the young age of 9 and received her victory by helping in sending her molester (ex elder) to prison.
My favorite quote of all...
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)
You did something!!!
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Watchtower found guilty ruled to pay 7 million to 1 victim? wow
by yourmomma inis this recent?
http://www.silentlambs.org/oaklandlawsuit.htm.
i havent seen anyone post about it, the link has a pdf on it of the court documents, and it looks like the stamp is from 5/12 but its blurry.. .
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truthseekeriam
I sure hope so Mickey.
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Watchtower found guilty ruled to pay 7 million to 1 victim? wow
by yourmomma inis this recent?
http://www.silentlambs.org/oaklandlawsuit.htm.
i havent seen anyone post about it, the link has a pdf on it of the court documents, and it looks like the stamp is from 5/12 but its blurry.. .
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truthseekeriam
I sure hope this hits the media huge! Especially with the whole Penn State cover up!!