Hutcherson, Kim. "Amish Men Jailed Over Refusal to Use Orange- Safety Signs on Buggies." Cable News Network (CNN). N.p., 14 Sept. 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2011.
Everyone at some point has seen an Amish Buggy driving on the shoulder of the road. The Amish buggy is classified as a slow-moving vehicle, therefore by law, it must have a slow-moving vehicle sign clearly displayed for the rest of traffic to see. Now, in Kentucky, Nine Amish men are now serving jail time due to failure to display these signs. The Amish do not display these signs because it conflicts with the Amish religious beliefs. The triangle shape represents a divided God where the Amish see Him as one. The slow-moving vehicle signs are also bright orange.The Amish religion does not include the wearing of bright colors. In fact, the men serving jail sentences are not required to wear the bright orange jumpsuit, the men wear a darker gray colored jumpsuit. It is the position of the Amish to serve the sentence, not pay the fine.
The author's main audience is the general public. The only bias that might be in place is a pro-Amish bias, but it is kind of to tell. The Amish have lived peaceably and plainly for many year with little government interference.Why should the government interfere now? If bright colors are against the Amish religion,why force them to go against their own beliefs? Isn't that what religious freedom is all about? On the other hand however, does religion take priority over the law? This article has given me a lot to think about. I think that this would be a good topic for me or anyone else to write about.
The author's main audience is the general public. The only bias that might be in place is a pro-Amish bias, but it is kind of to tell. The Amish have lived peaceably and plainly for many year with little government interference.Why should the government interfere now? If bright colors are against the Amish religion,why force them to go against their own beliefs? Isn't that what religious freedom is all about? On the other hand however, does religion take priority over the law? This article has given me a lot to think about. I think that this would be a good topic for me or anyone else to write about.
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ReplyDeleteHelloo Nicole. An interesting topic. Religion and government is a big thing and its really controversial and worldwide and just plain big in society. A good choice for you to work with. A lot of good things could be done. Well done!
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