Mr Bowen- though I do not agree to some of your ways, you have made a dent and you are doing something. True, from where you sit- I am doing nothing. I, like most here, applaud your efforts. After organizing such a movement we that have had so much history in the org do not want to see your efforts go to waste- thus our criticisms. Most of us, I beleive, that critisized so harshly here, did so because we believe the cause is worthy. And maybe, Bill, we are saddened that the things that complicate our lives does not allow us to the time to be more involved in the efforts. In my case I have a 22 year old son that lost both of his feet just three months ago. I cannot speak for the others that have been critical of your letter or some of your actions- but in my case it was an effort to give a a viewpoint that may help bring balance to the movement.
Many of us here have been through what you have recently been through. In my case I did write numerous letters- only to look at them later and realize how useless and silly they were. I have seen the marches in Brooklyn over the years. And my father witnessed many demonstrations at conventions in the 50's and 60's.
I trust that all here support the cause and the words of criticism are well meaning. Though admittedly they are foreign to most jw's. as you are all to aware critcism is not well accepted in the WT. That is why people here express themselve loudly- we have found our voice and thank god for it.
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