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Originally Posted by debaser
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One anecdote does not an argument make.
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Except when it's just one example of many because that's how the Amish think and operate.
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I grew up around the Amish, I played with their children and had a great time. They are a friendly and warm people.
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Then what the hell is your problem with them? This is sounding an awful lot like a certain other argument I hear ad nauseum. "Oh I ain't got nothin' against the blacks! I got some good friends that'r colored!"
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And I say again that they simply do not contribute to the nation as a whole in any meaningful way. If they dissapeared tommorrow what would the ramifications be to the US?
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What would be teh remifications to the US if YOU disappeared tomorrow? Would the country go down the tubes? Nope. In fact outside of the people that know you, you wouldn't be missed at all. Guess that means you also benefit from this country without giving anything meaningful back.
One of the strengths of this country is that we maintain our individuality while all being part of a collective strong enough to enrich the entire nation. What that means is that an Amish guy in Pennsylvania is no more or less vital to the success of this country than any other randomly chosen average American.
But just because you personally do not make a noticible difference in the history of this country does not mean we should denigrate you or make snide remarks about you.
By your logic you don't contribute in a flamboyantly noticible way and therefore you are useless to the country. But we extend you the courtesy of not denigrating you. It might be nice if you did the same for the Amish.