The Amish are the only ones who got it right. They're untouchable.
No electronic tracking.
No tax oppression.
No electric? No big deal.
Gas prices sky rocket? No big deal.
Food shortages? So? They grow their own.
No dept. stores? Who cares?
Children becoming the property of the state? Not theirs!
Reading the Bible and quoting scriptures? Sure. That's how they talk. That's who they are.
No, not entirely. They still need fuel for cooking and heating. Land and implements for growing their own food. In this day and age, we are all pretty dependent creatures. Could you imagine what this country would become if all petroleum products disappeared tomorrow?