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ASHLAND — Twenty-six Amish who refused to pay their fines for violating a law that requires flashing lights on their buggies appeared in court on Friday.

Once there, Ashland Municipal Court Judge John Good ruled out the possibility of jail time for them and instead said he would impose liens on their real estate.

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[-] MediaSensationalism@lemmy.world 16 points 4 months ago

The idea behind the typical Amish perspective on technology is to preserve community. Exceptions are sometimes made as necessary or reasonable, washing machines being one of the most popular exceptions. It seems to be working well for them.

[-] aStonedSanta@lemm.ee 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I honestly really like that approach. I have a feeling they have a much more warm and supportive feeling of family when all goes to plan and there are no predators.

[-] snow_bunny@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Yeah, they can even use computers and Linux distros exist for the Amish.

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