I saw this thing on tv about a girl tv who was repeatedly raped by her brothers, but all the support was given to her brothers. Everyone saw her as the one that was ruining their lives. Also, they felt seen he had be punished by the community, that he shouldn't have to go to jail. That our laws have nothing to do with them. I feel that just because they want to live in the past, doesn't mean they don't have to follow our laws. They aren't exempt. They live in this country and have to abide by the laws like everyone else.
2006-08-31 11:29:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I don't hate them, and it is widely known the amish don't believe in our laws. You don't need to watch television to know that.
2006-08-31 11:33:49 · update #1
The point is Maria, just because they have a different way of life doesn't mean anything. They are not exempt from our laws otherwise those boys would not be found guilty. Even the parents were. What about polygamists, should they be exempt from laws if they abuse children? No I don't think so.
2006-08-31 13:58:59 · update #2
And for all of you who think I should be thinking about the rich elite, I do! The question was sparked in my head and I was thinking about this particular group and how there was no sympathy for the girl who was raped by her own brothers. She was shunned, that's what I have a problem with. The rich elite should be punished like everyone else and should not be given special treatment.
2006-08-31 14:04:59 · update #3
I saw that show too. They were actually pissed off at the girl for telling. I believe if the Amish are in our country, they should abide by our laws. I felt so bad for that girl, but so happy she got out of the sect, and is doing well on her own. How could her parents stand up for the sons that sexually abused her..........It just amazes me. Good question. ~
2006-08-31 11:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually they are exempt from many of our laws. That is why they have that belief. It is a different culture and try not to look at it from such an ethnocentric point of view. I saw the same show. Did you not get their point of view? (I'm not saying it is right, but it is their belief) He had already been punished so why should he be punished again? Is that really fair? If you look at it that way then it is not fair. Now, her brothers have been punished by our culture's laws. Now do you think you would live up to the scrutiny of their beliefs? Not many of us would.
2006-08-31 18:43:26 · answer #2 · answered by Nena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
different cultures put a different edge to their laws they may not be exactly the same, when it is also a religious belief and law, the dilemma is which law to abide by,the law of the land should take precedent, and usually does so. there are lots of crimes that are committed in every country in the world on behalf of religion and in doing so break the law of that land,the acid attacks on eastern women who have allegedly committed adultery or who have spurned a chosen husband. we have had what is falsely called ''Honor killings'' in the UK carried out by family members
who killed boys and girls for marrying or eloping with a unchosen husband. Even if the book of their god says thou shall not kill, they seem to find a passage that justifies their actions in the eyes of those who follow that religion. it is time that a books that offer guidance and offer protection from a god be rewrote with a context that is of this Milena. and obeys the law of the land as befitting that society that they reside in. regards FL
2006-08-31 18:53:01 · answer #3 · answered by lefang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the law is ment for every one to follow but what about the elite of society the rich get away with the law all the time but your not complaining abou that if some girl said god forgive me brad pit raped her they probley wouldnt believe her and he qould get away with it for alot of different reasons like all rich elite do. Focoss on that for a second hmmmmmmmm.
2006-08-31 18:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by business creature 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if they break one of our laws, since they are in our country, then yes, they should be treated as a citizen. Just as if a Jehovah's Witness or some other sect with things about laws broke a law, then they are subject to the law. The Amish need to read their bibles and see where it says they must follow the leaders of their country.
2006-08-31 18:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sad to say, not only among the Amish but, in fact, through A LOT of our society, there's a shameful lot of sexual abuse going on, much more than even I thought as a health care worker for these 28 years. I've heard something like one in six boys and one in four girls experiences some form of sexual abuse, and it's much more often someone who knows the young person than it's a stranger.
2006-08-31 19:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by catintrepid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you think the amish are the only ones the law has mistreated? what about the guy who gets cut on a piece of glass while breaking into someone's house and sues the person? what about when the RIAA sued someone for illegal music dowloading who didn't even have a computer?
there are lawbreakers everywhere, among the normal American citizens; it is the legal system you should be addressing.
2006-08-31 18:37:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are upset because they have their laws. thing about another group. the rich and powerful. they claim to follow the laws but what happens when the are arrested as apposed to to any of the minorities or those that can't afford the justice system.
2006-08-31 18:39:28 · answer #8 · answered by I wonder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do follow the laws, those brothers went to prison for their crimes. I saw the same program.
2006-08-31 18:36:47 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They follow your laws 200 years ago.
2006-08-31 18:32:54 · answer #10 · answered by Wilken 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋