[mountaineer]

In my opinion, he saw then more as animals because they ARE so different.

There's been no evidence the assailant knew these so-called "kids" were Amish. He probably just thought they were punks - and he'd be right.

[concerned about politics]

There's been no evidence the assailant knew these so-called "kids" were Amish. He probably just thought they were punks - and he'd be right.

In Amish country? They live in large groups. They cover wide areas. It's hard to miss an Amish countryside.
I have to dissagree with you on this one. They were easy targets. THE easiest targets.
The kids were wrong, I'll agree there, but I think the guy felt superiority.