Posted on 11/04/2009 10:15:39 AM PST by La Lydia
A few years ago when the Muslim cabdrivers at the Minneapolis airport were refusing to carry passengers who had alcohol, several people pointed out that it would set a dangerous precedent to allow cabbies to select passengers according to Sharia rules. If a cabdriver could reject a passenger who was holding a bottle of whiskey, he could reject a passenger who was eating a ham sandwich, or an unmarried couple, or, as here, a gay couple. And the American principle of equality of access would be overthrown in favor of a religious discrimination that would enshrine Islamic law as a higher law than the law of the land.
And that's why Medhat Mohamed needs to lose his job. As long as the law of the U.S. disallows religious discrimination, his action ought to be seen as such and authorities should act accordingly.
"Crabby cabby boots same-sex lovebirds," in the New York Post, November 4:
An overzealous cabby allegedly booted a gay couple when he spotted the duo sharing a warm embrace in the back of his cold car. Paul Bruno and his partner hailed the yellow cab Monday night at 13th Street and First Avenue and sat close...But the driver, identified by Bruno and city records as Medhat Mohamed, was apparently appalled by their shows of affection -- and pulled the cab over two blocks into the trip.
"You guys have to get out of the taxi! Hugging is not allowed in here!" the driver said, according to Bruno.
"I was shocked," said Bruno, 27, who called the act "discrimination against homosexuals."
"He needs to exercise the rules in which he was employed a little more closely."
Both men said they hoped other cabbies didn't share the same views on an innocent act.
"I don't know if it was a personal or religious thing. But it's never OK to deny anyone a ride, especially when it's such blatant and direct discrimination," added Bruno, a lifelong city resident....
WHEN LIBERAL CAUSES COLLIDE
Geez...muzzies are trained at their Insane Academies, I guess...no PDA’s!
Maybe he didn’t let heterosexuals hug in his cab either.
We’re gonna need a bigger bowl of popcorn (while these two protected classes duke it out)...
I wonder what his views on same-sex marriage is?
I’d support the gays on this one - wouldn’t we all? Have to ask your self what is worse? Islamo fascists who want to kill or guys who want to open a bed and breakfast.
The guy’s name is really Bruno?
These leftard homos are just now starting to get a taste of what "tolerance" brings to bear...
Let them battle it out...maybe someday libtards will become offended enough by muzzies that they will wake up to the ignorance of "tolerance of all people and cultures."
The provider of services (lunch counter owner/cabbie) wants to exclude some people from his business. It's his property, right?
The customer (diner/passenger) insists on getting service from someone who does not wish to provide it.
Frankly, as much as I dislike discrimination, and as much as I think it's a dumb business decision, I have always thought that the country made a bad choice when the lunch counter owners had their property rights ignored and were forced to serve anyone who walked in the door.
I'm actually siding with the cabbie on this.
MUST.....be.....diverse....but....homophobia....is...a....killing offense.....!!!!!!!! ARRRRGH...POP! (sound of head exploding)
It's ok when it's one adult and one young boy.
Ah yes, the fundamental human right to a cab ride in NYC.
As the onslaught to beat down whites in general, and white males in particular continues with success, liberals will eventually learn that white men are not the source of all the worlds problems.
And eventually, when it’s too late, they’ll learn that white men did more good than harm.
It’s in the Constitution, doncha know?
Finally. Now let noone from this day forward ever say the Muslims never did anything for this country.
LOL
Gay, Black, White, Asian, male, female, old, young, hetero, homo or asexual. This is America; and we all have equal rights, and equal access to services for which we pay.
I’d suggest a double whammy. Medhat Mohamed needs to find anohter job; and the company should get a ‘fine’; as Medhat Mohamed was paid to represent this company. If you put an anti-social person in your public relations position; you should share a little pain. If I, as a spokeman for my company, make an illegal action - my job is forfeit; but my company will also take a huge hit. Therefore, it is the company’s best interests to make certain that the people they employ not only know the rules, but abide by them as well. Natually, the Cab Company would re-coup the fines accessed against them from Medhat Mohamed’s last paycheck.
*** These leftard homos are just now starting to get a taste of what “tolerance” brings to bear... ***
When we replaced the melting pot with celebrate multiculturalism and diversity, that’s when we greased the rails for our descent as a nation.
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