[Steve Eisenberg]

Unlike many sectors in our society, these people pay FAR more into the system than they will EVERY take out. What other government services do these people receive benefit from?

As I believe another poster pointed out, national defense.

Certainly I want America to be the kind of country in which these folks can thrive. The history of persecution they endured in Europe is harrowing, and I am proud that America is different. However, there is a peculiar price to be paid due to their not voting. Because of their voluntarily accepting taxation without representation, their taxes are bound to be a little higher than otherwise. I can't feel bad about this.

[xp38]

However, there is a peculiar price to be paid due to their not voting.

In general half the eligible voters in the US don't vote and even less for local elections. In Australia voting is mandatory.

[Steam King]

"Certainly I want America to be the kind of country in which these folks can thrive. The history of persecution they endured in Europe is harrowing, and I am proud that America is different. However, there is a peculiar price to be paid due to their not voting. Because of their voluntarily accepting taxation without representation, their taxes are bound to be a little higher than otherwise. I can't feel bad about this"

The Amish I know do vote. And most vote Republican.