That could be said too about previous barbarians, who had to make great sacrifices up in their hills. The Amish forfeit a lot of everyday conveniences to preserve their community and prevent assimilation into the greater Anglican-protestant America, too. I don't know if it's worth it. States can be very efficient, and often you're better off being part of the raiders than being raided. But for what?
That could be said too about previous barbarians, who had to make great sacrifices up in their hills. The Amish forfeit a lot of everyday conveniences to preserve their community and prevent assimilation into the greater Anglican-protestant America, too. I don't know if it's worth it. States can be very efficient, and often you're better off being part of the raiders than being raided. But for what?