I suspect that this band of Christians is especially hated by the Obama regime; they depend on the government for nothing, and, in fact, can carry on quite well without modern amenities. This makes it extremely difficult to coerce them into compliance with socialist laws. They must be punished.
http://news.yahoo.com/ohio-amish-face-unfamiliar-life-federal-prison-075022390.html (http://news.yahoo.com/ohio-amish-face-unfamiliar-life-federal-prison-075022390.html)
In related news; islamic law is thriving in the US.
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2010/11/activist_judge_overrules_oklah.html (http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2010/11/activist_judge_overrules_oklah.html)
http://www.thomasmore.org/news/sharia-law-gains-foothold-us-federal-judge-upholds-government-funding-islam (http://www.thomasmore.org/news/sharia-law-gains-foothold-us-federal-judge-upholds-government-funding-islam)