happyatlast: The sad thing is that JWs are not told to think for themselves and everything has to be done via thier rules
Essentially, this is the core of a JWs mentality. They are convinced, through massive and relentless indoctrination, that Elders are appointed by god, directed by god, and therefore are so much smarter than everyone else. The JW is convinced that an Elder will use wisdom and do the right thing everytime. It is only after personal experience this same JW realizes what a fallacy this entire concept is.
The sad reality is that the Organization (WT) in general, and the elders in particular, are focused solely on self-preservation, not justice or common sense. Protection of "Mother" supersedes everything else, and, unfortunately, throwing molested children and their parents under a bus is the means that justifies the end.