The Amish, Orange Triangles and Freedom of Religion Clash

  Here's something that has been going on in the news, at least around here, for a while.

Amish Buggies, the Orange Triangle Sign, and Freedom of Religion CLASH

  Basically, the Amish, by law are to post a big, bright orange, triangle reflector on the back of their buggies. Most of them are refusing to do so, as it is man-made, their safety is protected by God, and the bright color conflicts with their religious belief of being conservative.

  I'm kind of in the middle about this.

  They have the right to express their religious beliefs, to follow their religion to the letter and to ride in buggies. But, it doesn't mean they should be above the law. 

  It's for their own safety. But, it doesn't stop people who don't pay attention to the road or drunk drivers from running into them, especially at night. And neither do all the rules and safety regulations for a vehicle stop people from running into another car, which is why we call it an "accident". 

  If they believe God is the only form of safety they need, as do many others who drive vehicles every day, then that's their, or would it be God's, fault if something happens, right? So, they can't sue the person who caused the accident. "An act of God" look it up in your insurance papers. I don't know if it would apply to them that way, since I assume they don't have insurance... does anyone know?

  I am not bashing them. I love them. They make fabulous foods! Never met one, in person. I've seen a few around here shopping at Walmart (yeah, some of them do that here) and am always in a hurry, but even if I took the time to talk to them... would they? No idea. I sort of idolize them for doing all, or at least most, of it the old-fashioned way. If there was a complete, world-wide black out (no electricity) I am immediately moving in one of them and will be their personal slave to learn how to exist their way.

  They'll probably be one of the few kinds of people left! 

  Think about it...