a watcher: What JW's most prefer is that the government keep the peace "in order that we may go on leading a calm and quiet life with full godly devotion and seriousness."
I find your statement disingenuous and further proof that JWs want a bunch of crap but are unwilling to lift a finger to get it.
You cite 1 Timothy 2:1,2: " First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life..."
I was a JW for many years and I never once heard a prayer or intercession from a single JW on behalf of a king or president. I guess even in that regard it's better to mooch off the efforts of others.