Since I live in PA, I have come across many a horse and buggy on the scenic rural roads. I can’t tell you how many times they have slowed traffic and caused traffic congestion because their religion doesn’t allow them to use modern technology including cars except for the “Black Bumper” Beachy Amish”. This sect allows their group to use black cars without any shiny chrome.
The Amish immigrated to Berks County, PA in the 18th century to avoid military and religious persecution and compulsory military service. The oldest order of Amish live in Lancaster County, PA with a population of 16,000-18,000. That’s quite a few horses and buggies out on our back roads. (FYI- that is where the majority of puppy mills are also found, run by many of these people…PA isn’t named puppy mill capital of the East for nothing!)
Currently, a problem has arisen in Kentucky concerning the Amish and their form of transportation. Because of the above reasons I’ve already mentioned plus causing accidents, the horse and buggy is seen as a hazard on roads in Kentucy where approximately 8,000 Amish live. Their law states they must place an orange triange emblem on their buggy so others may seem them at dusk, dawn and at night.
Thus far, the Amish have refused to cooperate saying it is against their religion. Men have been arrested for refusing to obey the law.They have agreed to place a grey reflective tape on their buggy but that has been found not to be acceptable.
You can click on the above video to view the story.
What has me in an uproar over any story of the Amish is they are always portrayed as people who are stuck in an era where a simpler life without all of the modern conveniences, and seen as humble and meek. This is how the world perceives them including the media.
Many in the animal welfare field know differently. As I said, kids stop going to school and begin working on the family farm when they finish the 8th grade. That farm could be a puppy mill. Teaching a kid to treat animals in a cruel and abusive manner at a tender age teaches them respect- NOT!
They teach humility, family and community. They’re known for their forgiveness in their own circle. They want to keep separate from the rest of the world. But, visit their farm and they will gladly sell you a mill puppy. Of course, don’t be fooled if they don’t show you the real puppy mill. I personally know people who think they have seen where they “raise” their dogs despite me telling them otherwise. Do you actually think the Amish will show you how deplorable the conditions in which they breed their dogs are?
The Amish and Mennonite are shrewd and ruthless. Did you know some of the men will sneek away and watch pornography on the computer? Yes, that’s correct. That comes from an extremely reliable source who was shown where they watch it. I guess that exemplifies respect towards women. I wonder how their Amish wives and mothers would feel if they knew what their counterparts were actually doing when told they were working. Guess that shows humility!
I’m not saying all Amish and Mennonites are examples of the above aforementioned but people need to understand these sects are more underhanded and devious than you think.
If they can bludgeon a dog to death after they are no longer a money-making machine to them in their family-run puppy mill, don’t you think they have other secrets to hide?
Now in Kentucky, they want to be exempt from a law that not only watches out for other drivers so they can avoid them with their cars, but it also protects them from being hit and killed themselves which happens.
I say NO to the Kentucky Amish. I’m tired of them not having to follow the law. It doesn’t matter to me about their religion. Safety has to come first for us drivers and for them. That should outweigh any argument they have.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/01/02/amish-sects-buggies-traffic-burden-for-some-kentucky-residents/#ixzz1iP11LWnM