Is this in fact a sales pitch directed at yourself?

I’d say: Because they PERSONALLY don’t suffer sufficiently yet. And they want to continue with their Auditing / Training they are quite happy with.

And for many, from their personal point of view, they would have to face a lot of disadvantages, problems, if they left (disconnection probably the most significant threat).

Lets face it: we are selfish first of all.
However – those who already HAVE left and don’t have to fear anything could engage a little more in making DM disappear.
From my experience most of them want to be left alone.

Chapeau to all those who DO something about the situation!

By the way:
A few days ago I had the idea that the time is perfect for German politicians to ask the US government to review the IRS decision from the Ninetees.
The acknowledgement, tax exempt status and protection through the First Amendment has caused a lot of problems.
Meanwhile, we know that the IRS had been blackmailed by the Church. Meanwhile it has become public that the CofS violates Human Rights. Meanwhile there is a significant judgment in France.

Meanwhile, the German government is not shy anymore to complain to the US government about things that should not be.

I will get active on this now, addressing German politicians.