Coppertop15
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Amish in Lancaster County are bilingual. They speak English and High German.
And Pennsylvania Dutch.
Amish in Lancaster County are bilingual. They speak English and High German.
The state police said that she “may be at special risk of harm or injury.” What might that be alluding to? Maybe a learning disability or what could that be?
I am not a tourist, my dad speaks Pennsylvania Dutch and it is SO different than High German. Not as different as Low German (Mom's side) from High German, but still... I can do some activities in Pennsylvania Dutch, get ready for bed in Low German, and I can do a fair job of singing hymns in High German.How Did the Pennsylvania Dutch Get Their Name?
Thank you for bringing this up. This term actually is confusing for a lot of people and tourists, so I included an article that helps to explain it. I’d be happy to explain this further if you'd like, but I think you'll find that "Pennsylvania Dutch" is not a true language; it is better known as High German.
I am not a tourist, my dad speaks Pennsylvania Dutch and it is SO different than High German. Not as different as Low German (Mom's side) from High German, but still... I can do some activities in Pennsylvania Dutch, get ready for bed in Low German, and I can do a fair job of singing hymns in High German.
But that's beside the point. Linda would be quite fluent in English. And I fear that more pain is coming to her family.
Do you think maybe “special risk” could be naïveté? Like maybe “too trusting” because of her upbringing?That's a great question.
It could be an intellectual disability.
It could be a developmental disability.
It could be a medical condition.
It could be a mental health diagnosis.
I have a feeling we're missing one of the key pieces of the puzzle here.
The good news is that LE knows what we don't regarding her special risk factor(s).
JMO.
Do you think maybe “special risk” could be naïveté? Like maybe “too trusting” because of her upbringing?
That’s a good thought. If she’d planned to leave, you’d think she might have taken some cash along.Wonder if she had any money with her, or access to any
I did a quick google of that phrase to see how it’s used and if there’s any standard definition, and it’s often followed with “and may be confused.” They haven’t added that phrase in this case. I’m wondering if Linda is on medication and doesn’t appear to have taken it with her. That would be a good indication that she hasn’t left voluntarily.The state police said that she “may be at special risk of harm or injury.” What might that be alluding to? Maybe a learning disability or what could that be?
Unfortunately, it seems like predators have a perception that the Amish make good victims. I could see someone who wanted to victimize someone for whatever reason intentionally choosing an Amish victim when there was opportunity.I am having a hard time believing that a stranger was randomly driving down either Stumpfield or Beachdale on a Sunday morning and happened to see her and abduct her.
I wonder if LE is cross checking ANY other person, male of female, in the greater area who has not been seen recently.
I am having a hard time believing that a stranger was randomly driving down either Stumpfield or Beachdale on a Sunday morning and happened to see her and abduct her.
If it was foul play, I believe it is most likely someone who has seen her before, either in her community (not likely MOO) or in the general public, perhaps where she worked at the stand.
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How Did the Pennsylvania Dutch Get Their Name?
Thank you for bringing this up. This term actually is confusing for a lot of people and tourists, so I included an article that helps to explain it. I’d be happy to explain this further if you'd like, but I think you'll find that "Pennsylvania Dutch" is not a true language; it is better known as High German.
Sorry, the above was in reply to Coppertop15.