When was the last time the homeland was invaded? What purpose would the Amish serve in Afghanistan?
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Never invaded. Deterrence works.
Agreed. So now do the rest of the civilian population. You have a gripe with them too or just the Amish?
What about the Orthodox Jews or Native Americans?
Yeah orthodox jews are a worry, natives do occasionally serve afaik. The rest of the population do their part afaik but then again I'm not in military circles.
6% of the population has served. That leaves 94% of the population that lives their lives through the protection of others.
That doesn't seem to be a problem for anyone else. Not sure why that would be a bone to pick with the Amish.
True that, but the 94% are not religiously opposed. They found other careers. If need be, the 94% can be conscripted in no time.