I live in south-central Pennsylvania. People (especially tourists) think the Amish are all harmless, warm, gooey, Christian sect. Cute even. It's total bullshit; they are a highly controlling, backwards, money-grubbing CULT. They beat horses, created the "puppy mill" epidemic, treat women like it's the 1400's, and love Pharastical rules and pinching every nickle into a dime. They only go to school till the 8th grade, and discourage any science above the basics and sure as hell don't encourage critical thinking. A recent study showed that child abuse and molestation in their churches is at a staggering 70%!!!!! They attempt to circumvent all "English" (JW term: Worldly) laws as much as they can, but will use them to their advantage when it suits them.
Sound familiar?
They are a total CULT! If they were any more of a cult they'd be Culty McCulty! I loathe them, and refuse to shop at any of their stands or stores in the area.