Interesting points, makes me wonder what the numbers would be like if they spent more time helping the weak who might actually look forward to a loving visit rather than spending all their time going "not at home" to "not at home".
Also why is it that they don't encourage the elders to work part time so they can fulfill their "responsibilities"?
Honestly in some ways I feel bad for the sincere elders,(Yes I've known a couple) who work full time, go to all the meetings, prepare talks, keep up their fake 10 hours a month, take care of their families and homes. On top of that they are supposed to do shepherding calls. Who has time and energy for all that?