[World'sGoneInsane]

It is hard not to think of the two news stories last week of school shootings not triggering insanity on someone else's part to do likewise.

They haven't id'd the shooter yet. But the Amish don't use electric or watch tv. They use horse and buggies, no car radios either. It will be interesting to see if it is one from their own community. If so, they were not exposed to last week's news stories.

[bwteim]

I know they haven't ID'd the perp, but I'm thinking there's no way the perp would be Amish. We'll find out soon enough.

[theeyeshaveit]

Some of you need a little Amish education. Not all Amish believe/ live by equally strict standards. There are different degrees of acceptance of "modern" technology depending where they are in the country what sect they belong to from. I can give some insight into the Amish in Lancaster, Pa because that's where I grew up. Some of these facts may surprise you. The Amish, on the whole are smart business people. A good number do have electricity. The phones are often located at the end of the driveway in what might be mistaken for a port-a-john. They may ride in cars but after marriage may not own one. Many unmarried men of driving ng age will purchase cars for weekend use. These kids are wickedly dangerous drivers from what I've seen. Yes, they do drink and party as teenagers. There are drug problems in the community, and there have been busts in Lancaster county for Amish/Pagan motorcycle gang drug rings. The people are good natured and will interact with others who are not Amish. Though they don't have T.V.'s in there homes they are well informed through the local newspapers. Main mode of transportation is the horse and buggy, but many use scooters, rollerblades, and to a lesser extent bicycles. Pa dutch food is exceptional and will cause high degrees of weight gain in a short amount of time. Go to an Amish market if you want to experience some of the best cakes and pastries you've ever had