[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.

[mountaineer]

Youngsters hide in cornfields and hurl tomatoes at passing cars.

They were hiding in a cornfield and the driver could guess their religious affiliation? More power to him.