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Muslim says that it is ok to discriminate

Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by El_Guero, Jan 5, 2007.

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  1. NaasPreacher (C4K)

    NaasPreacher (C4K) Well-Known Member

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    Links are important. They allow a reader to see the entire transcript to read statements in their context. Hearing something on the television or radio could possibly be only a sound byte, that's why general practice on boards like this is the find the internet source and link us to it.
     
  2. pinoybaptist

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    You're right.
    It is off topic here.
    My apologies to one and all, and to you.
    I will start another thread on that very interesting topic.
     
  3. Daisy

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    Found it
    Apparently, there was an episode on Friday, Jan 5 2007. The synopsis reads:
    So the issue seems to be about alcohol, not dogs.

    LE's article mentions dogs in the title & first paragraph but does not elaborate. Are dogs honestly the issue? If so, please cite some evidence.
     
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  4. Petra-O IX

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    Thanks for mentioning this Daisy.
    This is why providing links is important, it does not mean that what the Poster has stated the subject matter in error but that we need to study the original source so as to decern for ourselves.We all need to work on our courtesy skills(including me) many times we get concerned that people have offended others and want to acknowledge that blame falls only on one person but the truth is that offences can be committed simultaneously by all parties involved.
     
  5. carpro

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    It's about both.

    I watched about 5 minutes of it that night. I couldn't stomach any more of O'Reilley or Vickers either one.

    You can find a story backing up the "Factor" program here:

    http://www.drudge.com/news/88938/got-booze-dogs-no-cab-ride-you

    and related topic here:

    http://www.nfbae.ca/publications/cbm_old/cbm_08.txt


    Taxi Driver Pleads Guilty

    by Sandi Dewdney

    >From the Editor: The last issue of the Canadian Blind Monitor
    carried an article concerning the discrimination against Sandi Dewdney,
    treasurer of the Vancouver Island Chapter, when she was attempting
    to take a taxi in New Orleans. She was dragged from the cab by a driver
    who did not want to transport her guide dog. The driver dragged her
    by a hand which had been broken in a swimming accident earlier that
    week. His actions caused further physical damage. It will be a year
    or longer before Sandi will know whether she will regain full use
    of her hand. Under the circumstances, the penalty received is mild
    indeed. However, Sandi took full advantage of the opportunity to raise
    public awareness about blind people working with guide dogs. In the
    Federation we find ways to make positive things happen even under
    negative circumstances. Here is the news about the outcome of Sandi's
    case.

    A cab driver, Mahmoud Awad, age 53, was sentenced
    to 120 days of community service at the Lighthouse for the Blind after
    he pled guilty to battery in a Louisiana court on Wednesday, October
    3, 1997. Mr. Awad was charged with battery after he forcibly pulled
    me from his cab because he did not want to transport my guide dog.


    Mr. Awad, in his defence, stated that he would have transported me
    if he had known I was blind. He further stated that he did not see
    my dog and did not know it was a guide dog.

    Judge Bruce McConduit call Awad's behavior a total disgrace
    which he said resulted in embarrassment, not only to Ms. Dewdney,
    but also to the City of New Orleans and its residents. He stated
    that he had researched the Muslim faith when he was appointed to hear
    this case and, although studying the religion and religious texts
    extensively, he could find nothing to support Mr. Awad's contention
    that his faith forbid contact with dogs. Mr. Awad did not appear to
    notice the contradictions in his own statements. Furthermore, Judge
    McConduit stated that my rights superseded Mr. Awad's religious rights.
    Even if there had been any grounds in his religion, his first duty
    as a public service provider was to provide the service he was licensed
    to provide, regardless of any reservations on his part. The judge
    warned that if Mr. Awad did not do the community service he would
    spend 120 days in jail instead. Mr. Awad also lost his license to
    drive following an administrative hearing on the incident before the
    New Orleans Taxicab Bureau.
     
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    Thank you, carpro, for finding more info.
     
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    carpro Well-Known Member
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    It's not hard , LE. Took less than 5 minutes.

    Of course, I had the advantage of knowing EG's post was accurate, but no one would listen or look for confirmation on their own.

    It's a pleasure to be of service, as always.:thumbs:
     
  8. El_Guero

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    Thanks Bro'!

    Wayne


     
  9. Petra-O IX

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    Does anyone on this board suffer from Islamaphobia?

    "Islamophobia is a controversial neologism defined as the phenomenon[1] of prejudice against or demonization of Muslims, which manifests itself in general negative attitudes, violence, harassment, discrimination, and stereotyping (particularly vilification in the media."
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Muslim

    "[W]hen the world is compelled to coin a new term to take account of increasingly widespread bigotry, that is a sad and troubling development. Such is the case with Islamophobia."[6][9]

    There is a sure fire way to overcome Islamaphobia and it is not through violence, I am suprised that with as many Christians on this board that no one has figured it out.
     
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    True Christians have no reason to be islamaphobic because we have read the back of the Book and know what happens to satan and his minions/servants.

    To not want muslims to change the fabric of the nation I live in is not islamaphobic. I don't want atheists, Nazis, or communists doing it, either.

    To the best of my knowledge, no one in this thread has suggested the use of violence to overcome islam in the US. If they have, please point it out. Thanks.
     
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    I never really thought the term "Islamophobia" was anything but an invented CAIR term for you khaffirs, but the Islam terrorists do have a point with the guide dog salvia.

    This has been going on for years: http://www.enquirer.com/editions/1999/04/03/loc_cabbie.html

    It all goes back to the Koran, islamophobic one.

    But, but, but, what about all those "moderate" Muslims? In the US:

    http://freedomhouse.org/religion/

    In the UK this week:

    http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,1984530,00.html

    Looks like whahhabism is a moderate's staple.

    The same praise-Allah-and-kill-infidels preaching is found in American mosques, and it is true to the teachings of the Koran. But I'll stop right here, a little Islamophobia goes a long, long way!


    The real Christians agree with you, doh!

    Convert or die, that'll stop Islamophobia!

    Everytime I even view this forum, I feel like a troll. It's hard to tell the difference between this place with that of DU.
     
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    carpro Well-Known Member
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    Having visited DU once, I'd have to agree that, at times , it may be hard to tell the difference.

    However, at DU, no conservative posters are allowed to post a conservative thought. Period.
     
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    10-page warning: This thread will be closed no sooner than 3:00 p.m. ET by one of the moderators.

    Lady Eagle
     
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    Closed per previous warning. LE
     
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