Gizmodo 
Jun 26, 2008 10:35 AM
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While the Amish make technological sacrifices that most of us could never tolerate, you might be surprised at how tech-friendly some of the Amish have become. Namely, adults will turn a blind-eye to teenagers on the cusp of adulthood so that they may explore technology before swearing it off. And you know what that means? Horse-drawn buggies with mega sound systems and Amish teens who text message with the best of them. Don't believe it? Then watch that clip. [ABC]
While the Amish make technological sacrifices that most of us could never tolerate, you might be surprised at how tech-friendly some of the Amish have become. Namely, adults will turn a blind-eye to teenagers on the cusp of adulthood so that they may explore technology before swearing it off. And you know what that means? Horse-drawn buggies with mega sound systems and Amish teens who text message with the best of them. Don't believe it? Then watch that clip. [
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