The old "were not perfect" defense. Those truly representing, if indeed Christ has a n organized representative on Earth, would not perpetrate such injustices against the sheep. Jesus said that the true shepherds would leave the ninety-nine to go tend to the one in need. Documented case after case including my own BTW shows that the GB only looks away with indifference.
Maybe you would feel different if your daughter or other relative was molested by one of the thousands of paedophiles that the GB shields from Caesar's law. Under such protection also continue to molest. Again documented.
What about the thousands that are discarded each year by unloving elders who have no grasp of simple principles of justice or love for that matter. Jesus said forgive 77 times, is that hard to grasp? Does one have to be perfect??!! I dont think so. Jesus said my yoke is kindly and my load is light. Men, especially untrained and grossly mislead men are not capable of judging with righteousness, so Jesus counseled his followers not to judge one another. The Apostle Paul himself refused to submit to a Judicial committee that was formed against him. 1 Cor 4:3
Jesus said you will know my followers by the love they show. Although witnesses do attempt to show love it is stifled by a controlling organization that makes morality rulings on just about every aspect of their lives. Like infantile children they tattle on one another contrary to to the fine example of 1st century Christians and the earthly parents of our Lord. Joseph refused to turn Mary over to the religous authorities as Joseph believed, quite honestly that she had committed adultery. The Bible account comments that Joseph did not want to turn her into a spectacle. For this example specifically Joseph is remembered as a righteous man.
The comparison of Witnesses to David Koresh is a little harsh but not totally unfair. The Witness Religion puts to death (in a spiritual sense) , by their own admission, about 70 thousand per year. That is a lot of Blood on the GB's hands. This unscripural condemnation turns these ones into a spectacle, humiliating them, then they are unlovingly gossipped about as other witnesses speculate as to what that person may have done. Lifelong friends turn there back on these ones based on the judgment of three or four imperfect men.
Jesus told us that everything should take place in the LIGHT. However these JC's are conducted usually in the dark of night and behind closed doors. The ones judging are not held up to any standard and are not accountable to the congregation for their actions. Neither the Bible or Christ ever mandated such actions against the sheep. As you say people are imperfect, The GB hides behind this excuse but this same rule cannot be applied to the sheep? I have seen countless lives ruined and families torn apart. I have seen once bright loving Chrisians turned into relentess viscous dogs tearing away at the flesh of ones who have made simple mistakes and were sorry. I have personal knowledge of ones who have taken their own lives because they were now convinced that God had abandoned them and no longer loved them. This is true wickedness and it perpetrated by the unloving and unchristian policies of the GB.
Get Real Scotty
BTW 1975!!!! where were you living, in a hole? I suggest you do a little research into the 130 years of failed prophecy of the WT.