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Title: Amish People
Post by: macy332 on September 24, 2011, 03:36:30 pm
Do you live near an Amish community?  What do you think about Amish people in general?  They live in this country with their horse and buggies on the roads at 2-12 miles per hour while the speed limit is 45-55mph.  Seems like a risk for everyone.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: dreamyxo on September 24, 2011, 05:50:11 pm
They are good cooks.  :)  I live near a flea market and they have an Amish market there.  They sell all kinds of stuff, hot food, deli food baked goods.  Yummmy! When I was a kid I used to see them come down to shop at KMart and their buggies would be in the parking lot.  I live close to PA but not that close.   I don't know if they come from there because I don't think there are many Amish where I am even though they come to the flea market it seems like a long way to travel to sell there from PA.  I have never seen the buggies at the flea market unless they hide them somewhere else.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: macy332 on September 24, 2011, 06:09:19 pm
They are good cooks.  :)  I live near a flea market and they have an Amish market there.  They sell all kinds of stuff, hot food, deli food baked goods.  Yummmy! When I was a kid I used to see them come down to shop at KMart and their buggies would be in the parking lot.  I live close to PA but not that close.   I don't know if they come from there because I don't think there are many Amish where I am even though they come to the flea market it seems like a long way to travel to sell there from PA.  I have never seen the buggies at the flea market unless they hide them somewhere else.

Yes... Amish people eat fairly healthy and the food is pretty good. They come to flea markets here in Nashville, TN too... but they are more modern and drive mororized automobiles. 
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: cloudsoup on September 24, 2011, 10:26:33 pm
i think they have as much right to their horse &buggies
as we have to our cars. lol, i wonder if THEY think our
45-55 miles an hour is a risk?

when you turn it around and start comparing, they
probably have the same concerns  :)
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: animikokala on September 25, 2011, 06:20:48 am
Their communities were there long before automobiles and 45-55 mph signs.  Perhaps they should make the speed limit 10 mph instead?  Would that be better for you?   ;D

They probably think something's wrong with us, with most of us living beyond our means.  And maybe they're right; look at the state of our economy.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: lynnc35 on September 25, 2011, 05:23:26 pm
They are probably doing better than we are amid all the junk
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: macy332 on September 25, 2011, 05:42:34 pm
regarding the speed limit issues... turning the situation around and looking at it from their perspective is a good point. they are definitely at risk.

and they are definitely better off in this economy as opposed to lazy  :bootyshake: Americans.

they have a trillion kids per family but they are very low maintenance and they produce income instead of deficit for the family until they are 21.

but shouldn't they be involved in the military operations for this country? it seems that they just live here and refuse to participate... they wouldn't participate even if their lives were threatened.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: lgemini on September 26, 2011, 05:53:15 am
The Amish cooking is very good here in NJ.  They are very nice people.  We all have to learn to get along with  all cultures in the U.S.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: CHANEYLAKEGIRL on September 26, 2011, 06:09:48 am
We have Amish in our area. Nice folks. They are just people like you and me.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: kingreyam24 on September 26, 2011, 06:23:01 am
Usually they drive on the side of the road around here, but there have been a few accidents.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: noirlupe on September 26, 2011, 07:30:14 am
I admire them because they live natural.  They dont harm the universe with pollution like we do.  They live simple lives and are very happy and content.  I envy them what they have and how they live.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: ajann1983 on September 26, 2011, 08:44:50 am
regarding the speed limit issues... turning the situation around and looking at it from their perspective is a good point. they are definitely at risk.

and they are definitely better off in this economy as opposed to lazy  :bootyshake: Americans.

they have a trillion kids per family but they are very low maintenance and they produce income instead of deficit for the family until they are 21.

but shouldn't they be involved in the military operations for this country? it seems that they just live here and refuse to participate... they wouldn't participate even if their lives were threatened.

Like all americans we have a choice to be involved in military operations. we can't force them into it.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: mgint on September 27, 2011, 07:28:19 am
they live in world gone by but most are hardworking and are good people even though they have different beliefs than me.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: southernhorizons on September 27, 2011, 08:56:39 am
regarding the speed limit issues... turning the situation around and looking at it from their perspective is a good point. they are definitely at risk.

and they are definitely better off in this economy as opposed to lazy  :bootyshake: Americans.

they have a trillion kids per family but they are very low maintenance and they produce income instead of deficit for the family until they are 21.

but shouldn't they be involved in the military operations for this country? it seems that they just live here and refuse to participate... they wouldn't participate even if their lives were threatened.
I agree with the military part. From what I've heard (we have a lot of Amish around us), they don't believe in patriotism. As far as producing income instead of deficit, they necessarily have a lot more income than Americans, not because Americans are lazy, but because the Amish don't pay taxes. So that shows you where all our money goes!
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: ayerla41 on September 30, 2011, 04:22:19 pm
More power to them. Let them live life as they'd like.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: mom2taz on September 30, 2011, 04:45:30 pm
I grew up near Amish communities and have been around them all of my life.  If you want a good farrier then the Amish are the best....they are very good because they grow up learning the trade....their primary means of transportation depends on horses being taken care of very well.  We have had the materials for a new roof prepared by an Amish crafter....we gave him the measurements and the design of the house, right down to how many gables and where they were located, and the man cut the roofing without even seeing the house and it fit perfectly.  They are very hard workers and take great pride in their work.  A friend of mine lost her father a few years ago, and he was very close with many of  his Amish neighbors...offering them rides into town when the weather was bad, helping them out in emergencies, and such...and got to be good friends...when he passed away, they came and asked the family if they would mind if they built his casket for them, it would be a great honor to them as they had come to respect him a great deal and considered him a part of their community....the casket was beautiful.  It was made with great detail and perfect craftsmanship.    I have never run into an Amish man, woman or child that was disrespectful or rude.  I really miss their cooking, haven't had it in a while...and love to travel to the Amish area's near us whenever we get the chance. 
I respect them for their ways of life and beliefs.  I know they home school or have their own "community school" in homes of friends or family, they operate businesses out of their homes most times, but I was under the impression that they also pay taxes.  I know when I worked for the Census, we also visited their homes and they were included in all of the homes counted.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: Annella on September 30, 2011, 05:07:23 pm
We have an Amish community around here where I live. They are kind and warm people. 5 families went in together and have a Bakery/gift shop. I'll be going there next week to pick up some bakery items, organic fruit and veggies. They have the best peach scones I've ever ate. Also their homemade Quiche Lorraine. You can buy organic produce that they grow themselves and are in hugh bins in their store. I'm sure they must pay taxes on a business that is open to the public.

They maintain hugh orchards of fruit trees and many gardens. They give hay rides to the kids during the Fall season through the orchards. Plus a "maze" made out of hay bales so the kids can play. Mountains of pumpkins to sell, and hot chocolate while you let your kids play. They have the most unique gifts in their shops and I can always find that perfect gift for someone hard to buy for.

I've gotten to know a couple of the Elders personally and they are fine people that love God. These Amish do drive cars however and do use modern technology.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: alaric99x on September 30, 2011, 05:57:16 pm
I live fairly close to Lancaster County, PA.  The Amish are very interesting and pleasant people.  I think that those who drive are actually Mennonites, the Amish don't depend on anything provided by the "English." which means those of us who aren't Amish.  They don't depend on gasoline, phone service, public water or electricity.  They could use electricity that they produce themselves, maybe with something like a water wheel, but they wouldn't accept electricity pumped into their properties over cable by the "English."  Their food is superb.  They don't use any pesticides or herbicides.  Teir cattle are grass fed, not the feedlot mongrels pumped full of corn that provide the meat we're used to eating.  If you have an opportunity to visit an Amish butcher you'll taste meat unlike any meat you've ever tasted, even their vegetables have a flavor we're no longer used to with our mass produced food.  We drive up to Lancaster Co. regularly to buy produce, meat and cheese.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: mrstina08 on September 30, 2011, 06:17:53 pm
I have respect and love the Amish people. I remember growing up. How they would visit my grandmother. I didnt know anything about them.  I was very young at the time but I remember their unique way of dressing and the warm and  loving presence.
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: bschumacher on September 30, 2011, 09:35:28 pm
I think the car and truck drivers should slow down and respect the Amish, who are a national treasure. They know how to live sustainably, and we should be trying to learn from their example rather than treating them like a nuisance!!!
Title: Re: Amish People
Post by: mom2taz on October 02, 2011, 09:44:44 am
I was curious after posting,,and reading some of the other posts...so I looked it up...Amish DO pay taxes...on income...they don't pay Social Security tax.....