I just became Amish...

[mordecai]

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/arti ... /301099964

WASHINGTON — Federal health care reform will require most Northern New Yorkers — but not all, it turns out — to carry health insurance or risk a fine.

Hundreds of Amish families in the region are likely to be free from that requirement.

The Amish, as well as some other religious sects, are covered by a "religious conscience" exemption, which allows people with religious objections to insurance to opt out of the mandate. It is in both the House and Senate versions of the bill, making its appearance in the final version routine unless there are last-minute objections.

Although the Amish consist of several branches, some more conservative than others, they generally rely upon a community ethic that disdains government assistance. Families rely upon one another, and communities pitch in to help neighbors pay health care expenses.

[Innocent]

Hot dog, you mean I can travel by horse and buggy to the matches!!! I'm there.

Innocent

[shakes]

You wait though, the government will find a way to make it so the horse needs health care!

[BlauBear]

You wait though, the government will find a way to make it so the horse needs health care!

PETA is probably hard at work work collaborating with the California delegation. Expect it to cover wildlife injured by hunters and will be funded largely by increased hunting license fees - or am I just starting another wild internet rumor with that?