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

[Cindy Ray]

Actually, thre are some Muslims who are getting dogs now. They are having to do a lot of educating, but there are a few. They have a group on the internet, but it is exclusive.

On Feb 18, 2011, at 6:29 PM, alex wrote:

> hi guys Alex Atlantic here.
> well if muslims cabs drivers have a problems with us riding in their cars then they should not be driving cabs at all.  also I know a muslim guy that wants a guide dog because of his muslim outlook he cannot have a dog because they say that a dog is not pure.  so because of that is why muslim person cannot have a dog.  but they can drink to me it does not make any cents because drinking is against their faith.
> 
> On Feb 18, 2011, at 6:51 PM, Buddy Brannan wrote:
> 
>> Is it just me, or does the washing unclean objects/body parts/etc. seven times sound a little obsessive compulsive?
>> --
>> 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:
>> 
>>> 
>>> 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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