The WTS has always had involvement in politics, the worlds legal systems and commerce. They proudly boast about the huge impact they have had on the rights for people in the US through their court winnings. Rutherford wrote to Hitler. Recently the Australian Bethel sent representatives to the Official Committee Hansard attempting to gain recognition and change in blood law.
I never noticed as a JW, but now I can not understand how the WTS feels it can be involved in politics as an organization, but individuals must stay totally free.