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

[Tamara Smith-Kinney]

Alex,

I do know a muslim guide dog user.  She has interesting tales to tell of
reactions from both sides of the religious aisle because of that.  It does
appear she faces some pretty heavy resistance from the muslim community over
the dog.

So perhaps your muslim friend doesn't want the added hassle of going about
with his family, friends and in his community with a guide dog?  Whereas a
quiet drink with a non-muslim buddy won't cause him problems in his daily
life as a muslim?

Just a thought.

Tami Smith-Kinney

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 4:29 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Muslim cab drivers: not a slam on their beliefs

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
> 
> 
> 
> 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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