Summary Of Thought Question: Which Law To Follow?

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Thought Question: Which Law to Follow? Eight Amish men were arrested because they refused to pay a fine. They were originally fined for not putting a reflective triangle on their buggy. The Amish refused because they live a plain and simple life and want plain and simple buggies. Adding a triangular reflector would not be plain nor simple which violates their faith. The amish also believe they don’t need the reflector as they believe god will protect them. Kentucky law enforcement doesn't agree. In 2011 an amish teenager died while driving a buggy and motor vehicle- buggy collisions are fatal.

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