Posted on 01/11/2010 8:23:21 PM PST by Freedom56v2
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.
(Excerpt) Read more at watertowndailytimes.com ...
Seriously, the way the bill is written, many can claim religious reasons to opt out & challenge it in court!!!
I think I'll get my ministers license online tomorrow & start my own church that is against government programs of any kind!!!
Be sure to read the comments after the article.
good one!
I’m against it. Once you starting making exceptions, where do you draw the line? Somebody will feel cheated. The Congressmen themselves should not be excempt from any law they make, either.
Dead on.
How about Christian Scientists?
If they’re exempt, I may have to convert.
Your shoes will be no problem.
A friend owns a clothing store in a small town that boasts a large Mennonite population. She sells very sexy lingerie. I joked about the lack of customers for such items in a small town. She said you'd be surprised at how much lingerie she sells... the Mennonite women buy it more than anyone. From that moment on, I have looked at Mennonite women in a completely different light. Whenever I see them in their plain long dresses, I have no problem with my imagination taking over.)))
You speak Swiss?
LOL
signing up for Amish 101 myself I guess....
It’s not the Amish the legislooters care about exempting. The groups they are exempting are the ones that constantly raise hell over everything : Atheists, Muslims and the Mexican worship of Santa Muerte, the saint of death.
Yes, I speak Swiss.
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