My belief is that the vast majority of Mormons don't care about anti-Mormon literature or Mormon apologetics. And, I say, that is all the better for them.
Very true, Trevor. So why not leave it at that? What is the point of approaching people who you may not have had contact with otherwise, under the pretense of educating them about the truths of Mormonism?
I left the church, not because of history or doctrine. Mainstream Christianity has just as much outlandishness within it as the LDS church does. Every religious group does, they all have their beliefs which can be seen as illusion, none of which can be proven. If it makes you a better and happier person, who is anyone to challenge that?
I left because I felt that I could not fully express who I see myself to be as a Mormon. I care not one whit about Joseph Smith or Mormon doctrine. The same problems in Mormon doctrine can be applied to religion all across the board, everyone has their myths and stories. I will not single one out above the other.
I had my period of anger, then I woke up one day and realized that the viciousness of those who attacked me for questioning and leaving the church didn't matter, beacause I define who I am. Then it all ceased to matter.
Leave the church, talk to those who want to talk to you, who are seeking out the information you have because of your path. THEY will listen to you and find value in your words. Seeking out people who do not want to hear from you is forcing yourself on them.
I swear, if I were to apply B&L's logic to any other demographic, or even my family, I'd be wrong.