This issue almost slipped past my radar. So if anyone has not heard, a group of Amish in Western Kentucky were arrested this month over not having the orange reflective triangle on their buggies. Whether or not I agree with their beliefs or not is irrelevant, what I do believe is they believe this to be a violation of their religious rights, not to mention property. Then to have their mug shots released to the media in an effort in my mind by the local law enforcement to shame these people into compliance. Most Amish are adamantly opposed t having their pictures taken as they consider it a graven image. I personally think local law enforcement has better things to do with their time than harass the Amish.
Amish Arrests
Amish Arrests
Amish Arrests
This issue almost slipped past my radar. So if anyone has not heard, a group of Amish in Western Kentucky were arrested this month over not having the orange reflective triangle on their buggies. Whether or not I agree with their beliefs or not is irrelevant, what I do believe is they believe this to be a violation of their religious rights, not to mention property. Then to have their mug shots released to the media in an effort in my mind by the local law enforcement to shame these people into compliance. Most Amish are adamantly opposed t having their pictures taken as they consider it a graven image. I personally think local law enforcement has better things to do with their time than harass the Amish.