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points by bluefirebrand 1 day ago | 0 comments

The Amish have a bunch of protections and exemptions... So yes?

[–] ChickeNES 1 day ago

They shouldn’t

[–] hereme888 1 day ago

Precisely the ideology and attitude we need protection from

[–] platevoltage 1 day ago

Why should they? What's a good reason why laws shouldn't apply to everyone?

[–] hereme888 10 hours ago

Your premise is incorrect. They have a lifestyle based on their religion. It existed way before yours. You passing a law against a peaceful, highly prosperous, time-tested, religion-based lifestyle is unjust and oppressive.

[–] bluefirebrand 1 day ago

America land of the free*

As long as you enjoy your freedom the exact same way as everyone else

[–] lbreakjai 1 day ago

Freedom never meant that the society much be changed to accommodate you. You're free from persecution (Conditions apply), you're free to behave the way you want, to associate with who you want. Likewise, Society is free to not associate with you and move in a different direction.