We live in upstate New York and several years ago Amish folks moved here. I don't know if they actually vote, but they certainly make wonderful neighbors. They all work hard, including their children. They will also paint non-Amish homes and do repair work, but they are so thorough and good, there is a waiting list.
I am undoubtedly quite ignorant on the subject, but I had always heard that the Amish tend to keep to themselves rather than having daily dealings with those outside their ordnung...?
That's great. Reminds me of how I was brought up and a lot of familes were that way back then. Fathers working hard to make a living for their families, women working hard to make home a place of love and comfort for their families to come home to and children doing chores. Girls learning how to cook and bake and take care of a home with the boys learning how to mow the lawns, repair things, pitch in to help their dad and all the while still being able to be kids. It may be Amish but it was how people raised their families. It was a nice time and I remember my growing up years well.