Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]
Welcome to The Mountain. We hope you enjoy your visit.


You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you join our community, you'll be able to access member-only sections, and use many member-only features such as customizing your profile, sending personal messages, and voting in polls. Registration is simple, fast, and completely free.


Join our community!


If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features:

Username:   Password:
Add Reply
Minnesota Muslims; in Culture Clash at Airport
Topic Started: Jun 12 2007, 11:58 PM (271 Views)
Hick
Unregistered

Clicky

Quote:
 
Although Hogan said the measure was implemented without incident, it has provoked outrage among some of the 900 cab drivers who work the airport. About three quarters of them are Somali, most of whom are Muslim.


Oh cry me a river! If you want to live and work here, you have to assimilate into our culture, much as we would have to assimilate into yours if we moved to your country of origin. Get over it or get out I say.
Quote Post Goto Top
 
Condor
Member Avatar
Ruler of the Mountain
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
They don't seem to understand that they aren't being forced to do anything, but instead, are being denied the ability to force their passengers to comply with their religious dogma. Wait, maybe they do understand!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
legitlinda
Member Avatar
Ruler of the Mountain
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Well it's about time someone decided not to cave into the PC BS!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Toothless Dawg
Member Avatar
Ruler of the Mountain
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Behead about 900 of them ... then ask if they'll pick up the fares
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Ali
Ruler of the Mountain
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Dawg, ....you sound just like Pete. Cut the bush down and don't bother beating around it. Some people say 'the truth hurts' ....you guys just don't feel pain!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Toothless Dawg
Member Avatar
Ruler of the Mountain
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Ali,

Naaaaah, I think Pete and I feel the pain but have a high tolerance for it and/or ignore it to get the job done.

There are no shades of gray between right and wrong ...
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Sibs
Member Avatar
Ruler of the Hill
[ *  *  *  *  *  * ]
I think I'd put a sign on my cab that say "I transport passengers with liquor" and take all the business those goobers don't want.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Ali
Ruler of the Mountain
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
"100% areement"! "Al, did you know those (jerks) want special tubs to wash their feet in? They've been washing their feet three times a day in the sink in the public restroom and it's making people mad ....and sick. This is what Liberals are 'OK' with - let them go to Iraq and show their 'love and respect'. They'll get their throats cut too"!! (Pete) No shades of gray with me either. I'm just not the same at putting it 'out there' like you guys do.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Ali
Ruler of the Mountain
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
It takes me awhile sometimes, but I 'get there' eventually! How many people get off a plane with a bottle of alcohol and their suitcase? Do they hail a cab with a six pack? And this foot washing thing might be a good idea ....who hasn't had tired, achey feet and could use a nice soak? So what if MY feet are in the tub when it's 'muslim time' ....wait yer turn buddy, I was here first!! So don't go peein' in those little tubs of water quite yet ....we might find them quite nice!
Hand me a towel!!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bsb006
Member Avatar
Ruler of the Mountain
[ *  *  *  *  *  *  * ]
Ali,Jul 7 2007
08:41 PM
It takes me awhile sometimes, but I 'get there' eventually! How many people get off a plane with a bottle of alcohol and their suitcase? Do they hail a cab with a six pack? And this foot washing thing might be a good idea ....who hasn't had tired, achey feet and could use a nice soak? So what if MY feet are in the tub when it's 'muslim time' ....wait yer turn buddy, I was here first!! So don't go peein' in those little tubs of water quite yet ....we might find them quite nice!
Hand me a towel!!

Good point Ali, Would everyone be allowed to use these foot baths? I wonder if they could put little massage devices in there too? I am sure the stewardesses would appreciate that!!!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
« Previous Topic · Politics & Hot Topics · Next Topic »
Add Reply