That would be true if the brethren understood the issue, but they do not as far as the majority are concerned. Surely their blindness is just as scriptural in prophesy as the behaviour of the GB is. How can prophesy be assumed to be in its revelation state unless it is strongly and publically responded to and understood? That is what revelation means. The clearing away of any doubt or misunderstanding. Those who have been given reasoning - and considering the depth of blindness and intransigence, I do feel insight is given rather than perceived for one’s self at this time - have responded in the large part, albeit slowly for some. However, ‘the time is coming’ and yes, it may well ‘be now’, but given the strongly worded prophesy about the response and the behaviour of the flock that is evidenced in the bible scripture it rather evidences something far more tangible. The bible is more emphatic about the response of the flock in its description of them becoming aware and ‘shouts’ in its choice of vocabulary to “get out….if you do not wish to share…’. Well, who then is getting out? Are they coming out in droves? No. Are they discontent? No. Do they realise something is amiss? Yes - some - but how many of those respond with their feet - a few comparatively speaking - but of those few, how many do so because of scriptural and spiritual evidence compared with the those that do so because of what they see and fear for their civil liberties and choice, and the behavioural issues that the GB exhibit? It is an important issue because it is linked to the sensibilities of the heart.
If we take time to analyse that one issue of the heart, how many have responded angrily to the affront of their civil liberties, compared with those who have seen through the veil of intent that has driven the GB? Those here understand the significance of the vaccine issues, but the majority here understood those same behavioural principles before the vaccine became an issue in 2020. Thus in a best case scenario, the issues of apostasy stemming from the vaccine is symptomatic evidence in the corruption of the GB, rather than a confirmation of scriptural prophesy as a whole. The question requires some thought because the demand for action and response is cited clearly in the bible. The link between physical intent and scripture is a necessary part of apostasy, and though the response of the GB in this debacle over vaccine is clear insofar as personal rights and insight into the political agenda are concerned, the objection on issues of faith from the flock is less so if at all, just as the bible notes it would be - “Who is so blind, who is so deaf…?”. I certainly do not disagree with your issue with the GB and civil liberties. That much is clear to all and sundry were they able to determine the actions and motives of the GB, but as yet those in the majority are not. The opposite is true - is that not what the prophesy says? Eight million people so thankful that the GB are slaving away to help them, who lovingly work non-stop to protect them and guide them through the tribulation if “you stick with us…you will be safe…”? Of those eight million, just fifty or so here see things differently. That does not detract in the least of what we say here and understand, but of the majority of Jehovah’s people, what do they see? If they are to be motivated to get out, it clearly takes something more than a disguised attack on their civil liberties - deceit being the operative word.
From all the horrors that many have gone though at the hands of watchtower, is it likely that Jehovah will think it sufficient for the watchtower to be denounced for civil liberties - or for their denunciation and apostasy to His truth? Which of the two is more likely given Jehovah’s past response to idolatry against his name? But for Moses’ arguing with Jehovah, Jehovah was set to wipe out the nation of Israel for their making of a golden calf to worship No bigger test for the GB? I would have to disagree with that in the most kindly and brotherly manner, but by all means put me right.