[dirtboy]

I can tell you’ve never driven a highway in Amish country. This is a major bone of contention in local governments in Amish country. Don’t get me wrong, I like the Amish overall, but there are gaps and double-standards in their belief system, just like any other.

[nmh]

Did you know or do you understand the Amish don't want the government in their life! It's NOT the Amish clamoring for paved roads. The GOVERNMENT is requiring it. The Amish have NO REASON to change their way of life to accommodate your petty and silly concern about their mode of transportation causing paved road damage. GEESH!

Years ago I worked for Allstate Insurance. Lancaster Pennsylvania was part of the area that I covered. A car was traveling through and didn't see an Amish boy walking along the road at dusk. The Allstate insured struck and filled the young boy. He was about 12 years old. The Amish REFUSED payment for medical care and REFUSED any other form of payment for the death of the boy. The case remained open for a year or so and the Amish REFUSED offers from Allstate for any financial assistance. They refused to sign any forms. The Amish took care of ALL expenses themselves. You really don't understand the mindset of the Amish.

[A_Tradition_Continues]

I can tell you’ve never driven a highway in Amish country

Up until one year ago I lived in the Amish country in Indiana (Mishawaka). Absolutely no road damage caused by those carriages and buggies. Perhaps in the state or area you live road construction isn't up to par of other areas.