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The legal system and a stable non amish government keeps them safe. In a collapse they will sadly be overrun by desperate people who aren't pacifists and who u
by ltbarcly3 5y ago
The legal system and a stable non amish government keeps them safe. In a collapse they will sadly be overrun by desperate people who aren't pacifists and who use guns.
The history of the amish is being chased from place to place. I think they are admirable and very special, but they would not fair well in a period of serious instability.
- BlueTemplar 5y agoWeren't they chased by state repression ? They would be in the situation where they're the most state-like entity. Or do you assume that they would stay pacifist and not use all weapons available if threatened ?
- ltbarcly3 5y agoI think pacifism has been a core belief of theirs for hundreds of years, and they seem to be quite good at maintaining their core values despite pressure to change.