IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME

Armstrong Country cracks down on Amish-transporting.

(Thanks to Matt Filar and Layzeeboy)

Comments

[estrogen centrale]

Pennsylvania's Dutch treat.

[Texgal]

Must be a real crime wave in Armstrong County to justify a 40 person task force.

[Richard Lee]

“We can't all be that naïve to think that somebody's doing this for a pie,” Kirkwood said. “You better have cash if you call me.”

The milk of human kindness seems to be a bit sour in Mr. Kirkwood, poor man.

[JEC666]

Why don't those lazy Amish just take a taxi? Just pick up the phone and... oh yeah, never mind.

[Not my usual alias]

Don't ask an Amish person if he can be the designated driver.

[MrBill]

Off with her head!

[DeskDiva]

OK, I get the point, but if you're only being compensated monetarily for the gas, how is that a for-profit anything?

[DeskDiva]

Often, they respond to complaints from certified drivers who witness other drivers illegally transporting others.

And the "other drivers" know it's illegal how?

[Kathybear]

Because, as the story put it, "because of the traditional Amish dress, Amish passengers are easier to spot."
Seems to me, that if they put a t-shirt on and looked like, say, a Baptist, they could get a ride without putting the driver in trouble.

[kristie]

Wait. Their personal convictions prevent them from owning or operating a vehicle, but it's okay for them to ask someone else to do it for them? Am I the only one that thinks this is a little hypocritical?