It amazes me how people can overanalyse a situation. Isnt this exactly the sort of thing we hear about every single day in the REAL world! Its just a business at the end of the day and if for some reason they need to downsize I guess we can be cynical and look at all the above reasons but maybe they dont need that many people there anymore. The figures havent been too great lately have they and as we move into new technology etc, its more machines to less men. Thats a fact of life unfortunatley and I cant help but feel a little sorry for these ones. They have willingly given up their lives and social stuff to do something which they find spiritually rewarding. I guess being at Bethel is the closest way to being near jehovah in their eyes......have you all forgotten what that was like? We AAAALLLLLLLLL had dreams about being at Bethel when we were in the 'truth' and therefore, I do think its a little nasty to take such delight in people being asked to leave the position which basically makes them what they are. I have many grudges to bear, dont get me wrong but I dont take any delight in individuals who truly believe and have given up everything being mistreated. Isnt that what we're all up in arms about in the first place? The way we were treated by these ones? Its just another example. Im not saying we should be shedding a tear either but still, lets not give them the satisfaction of proving that we are all just very bitter Df ones who are willing to take cheap shots. The saddest fact to me reading the original post was the fact that hardly anyone volunteered to go. What does that tell you? The force is still strong, luke!!!!!!
