[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >That's weird. I thought the Amish kept their kids from the world (temptation >and all that, but not wanting them to go AWOL). Obviously movies etc. have >portrayed them inaccurately.
The Amish actually allow much *more* technology to be available to their kids. If one of their children gets very ill (and they're prone to all kinds of weird recessive genetic disorders due to their tiny gene pool) they will have no hesitation in getting the latest in state-of-the-art medical treatment. My SO sees them frequently at Children's Hospital here in the 'burgh. Oh and since they don't believe in banks, cheques or credit cards, they pay for these cutting edge medical treatments in cash. No kidding. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
