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

[Cindy Ray]

No, it is a religious issue.

On Feb 18, 2011, at 5:51 PM, Buddy Brannan wrote:

> Is it just me, or does the washing unclean objects/body parts/etc. seven times sound a little obsessive compulsive?
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> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY
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> On Feb 18, 2011, at 6:42 PM, Lisa Irving wrote:
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>> 
>> 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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