Okay so first they go after the tribune
Then they sue one of their own to get ownership of the word “Mormon”
Then they excommunicate bloggers and those with voices and followings
As well as the non famous by lying directly with members that these were local decisions (Ballard met with Kate’s Stake President a week and a half prior to the notice being served)
And yet all I can think of is the wise words of an imp with two different colored eyes
Control, control, control. That’s the bottom line for the church.
One issue with your final point: It doesn’t say anything about Kate’s stake in that link (though it’s only about 20 miles away so not inconceivable that he stopped in for a quick witch hunt for lunch).
The link in question was given to me who said theyvsaw an extra meeting with all local stake presidents and Ballard.
It is second hand though