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Post by Ich bin Ala-awkbarph Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:30 pm

HEALTH REFORM: People with religious objections can opt out
By MARC HELLER
TIMES WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2010


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.

I have convictions against OBamaCare. Can I opt out?
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Post by Keli Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:48 am

I tell you I don't trust the Amish.
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Post by ohio county Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:47 am

Yes, but you have to cut your grass with a scythe and cook on a wood stove.
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Post by SheikBen Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:56 am

If I had to use a scythe to mow my lawn I'd likely need medical attention.

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Post by Stephanie Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:17 am

I have a scythe, two actually. I can't remember where we got the first one, but I purchased the second at a yard sale a couple of years ago.
Is that close enough?
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Post by SheikBen Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:05 am

Does Jebediah scythe the yard or do you have one of the young'uns do it before Vespers?

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Post by Stephanie Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:25 am

lmao

The first scythe he purchased to clear some brush on the 20 acres now known as Butcher's Amish Paradise. The one I snagged at a yard sale actually has a brush blade on it. For $15 I knew the blade was different, looked more like what he needed. It is, but I don't think he's ever used it. It looks like it may be good exercise, but so didn't that reel mower I bought a few years back. That thing damn near killed me.
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Post by SamCogar Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:16 pm

For $15 I knew

That was a good buy, a new blade will cost twice that much.

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Post by Stephanie Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:25 pm

I know it, Sammy. Those things are expensive!
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Post by SamCogar Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:16 am

That thing damn near killed me.

And so will a scythe iffen you don't have it as sharp as a filet knife.

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