Many cabbies disagreed, saying that the proposal denies them the right to freely practice their religion.<\/p>\n
“This is discrimination,” proclaimed Ahmed Shine, a taxi driver for seven years.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
No, it’s a “job condition”.\u00a0 If my religion forbade me from watching people use software, my employer would be well within its rights to toss me.\u00a0 Ditto the MAC.<\/p>\n
And the MAC isn’t saying you can’t drive a cab.\u00a0 Merely that you can’t drive one on its turf, the airport.<\/p>\n
Beyond that, Ahmed?\u00a0 Stand on principle!\u00a0 Refuse the booze!\u00a0 Eke out a living hauling welfare fares home from the grocery store (no booze there!).<\/p>\n
Abdifatah Abdi, who said he was speaking for an association of cabdrivers, said the commissioners “will be judged on your decision.”You are deciding the livelihood of 600 drivers and their families,” Abdi said. “Say no to discrimination. Say yes to justice for the weak.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Then go out and get a job where you don’t have to deal with infidels!<\/p>\n
Seriously, what’s next?\u00a0 Refusing to serve women who aren’t wearing chador?<\/p>\n
Go drive your cab in Mogadishu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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