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Originally posted by BobbyMike
"OTOH, one could always adopt the ways of the Amish."

Uh, I sell cars for a living now... that might decrease my income somewhat. I don't think they allow pda's either. or the occasional beer.

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They don't ignore or deny the state of the world. They just choose not to participate in most of it.

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Originally posted by homer
Actually, the Amish are quite tech-saavy. It's not that they do not participate in modern conveniences, it's that they are very selective and careful as to which aspects of their lives become affected by technology. They tend to embrace technology for business, as they are smart people and they know how to compete in the market, but they try and avoid bringing too much technology into their homes. While it isn't something I'd probably be willing to do, they have developed a very resepectful model for a micro-society.

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Originally posted by BobbyMike
"OTOH, one could always adopt the ways of the Amish."

Uh, I sell cars for a living now...

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Hope they aren't used cars, otherwise we won't be able to believe anything you say!

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: "Children are a gift from God, they are a reward"
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For the record I sell new Nissans and used cars of any make (I'm so good I bought two used Nissans from myself). I don't wear plaid or polyester though, so be careful- I look normal

Here in New York we have to warranty everything we sell, and customers have 72 hours from the time they sign to back out, so we can't be too dishonest.

You should verify everything you hear from at least two other independent sources, even stuff from me!

Michael

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