[nagdu] Muslim cab drivers: not a slam on their beliefs

[Lisa Irving]

Hi Dan,

It can be exasperating when some one perceives their religious preferences 
supersede the law.

I've discussed this matter; guide dogs riding in cabs driven by Muslim cab 
drivers. A Muslim friend of mine explained to me their hand washing rituals 
and why they frequently engage in this ritual. I get it. She also told me 
that the drivers who are insistant  that they won't transport a dog of any 
type, tends to be devout about his beliefs. Nevertheless, she agrees with me 
that such beliefs should not over ride laws. Together, we came up with a 
viable solution. I haven't been in a position where I have tried this.

I'm all right carrying handy wipes and offering them to the devout Muslim. 
It's a gamble. The devout Muslim faith isn't going to disappear anytime 
soon, nor are my rights as a person with a disability. So, finding common 
ground and the middle plane seems to make logical sense. ----- Original 
Message ----- 
From: "Dan Weiner" <dcwein at dcwein.cnc.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 3:16 PM
Subject: [nagdu] And that reminds me of the cab driver issue


> And on the subject of cab drivers, it is patently ridiculous that 
> someone's
> supposed religious concerns should even be an issue for us. I'm referring 
> to
> the Muslim cab drivers you mentioned.
> It just shows that our rights as blind people mean much less or nothing at
> all when compared to some idiot cab driver.
>
> Dan W.
>
>
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