Muslim drivers at Cleveland airport refuse to drive cabs with Gay Games advertising

Roughly 25 Muslim drivers dispatched to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport are refusing to drive cabs adorned with advertising for the region’s upcoming Gay Games, citing religious reasons.


http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/04/18/muslim-drivers-at-cleveland-airport-refuse-to-drive-cabs-with-gay-games/

LGBT verrrry, verrrrry quiet.

Maybe that's the best way to run all muslims out of the country.

Who's quotes are these?

#1 “The future must not belong to those who slander the Prophet of Islam”

#2 “The sweetest sound I know is the Muslim call to prayer”

#3 “We will convey our deep appreciation for the Islamic faith, which has done so much over the centuries to shape the world — including in my own country.”

#4 “As a student of history, I also know civilization’s debt to Islam.”

#5 “Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance.”

#6 “Islam has always been part of America”

#7 “we will encourage more Americans to study in Muslim communities”

#8 “These rituals remind us of the principles that we hold in common, and Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings.”

#9 “America and Islam are not exclusive and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles of justice and progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.”

#10 “I made clear that America is not – and never will be – at war with Islam.”

#11 “Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism – it is an important part of promoting peace.”

#12 “So I have known Islam on three continents before coming to the region where it was first revealed”

#13 “In ancient times and in our times, Muslim communities have been at the forefront of innovation and education.”

#14 “Throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.”

#15 “Ramadan is a celebration of a faith known for great diversity and racial equality”

#16 “The Holy Koran tells us, ‘O mankind! We have created you male and a female; and we have made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another.’”

#17 “I look forward to hosting an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan here at the White House later this week, and wish you a blessed month.”

#18 “We’ve seen those results in generations of Muslim immigrants – farmers and factory workers, helping to lay the railroads and build our cities, the Muslim innovators who helped build some of our highest skyscrapers and who helped unlock the secrets of our universe.”

#19 “That experience guides my conviction that partnership between America and Islam must be based on what Islam is, not what it isn’t. And I consider it part of my responsibility as president of the United States to fight against negative stereotypes of Islam wherever they appear.”

#20 “I also know that Islam has always been a part of America’s story.”

Obozo

Sadly, I don't have to guess.

I would be surprised if muslims were the only people objecting to driving. Though 'muslim' automatically creates a more sensational story,,,,

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And I should like to assure you, my Islamic friends, that under the American Constitution, under American tradition, and in American hearts, this Center, this place of worship, is just as welcome as could be a similar edifice of any other religion. Indeed, America would fight with her whole strength for your right to have here your own church and worship according to your own conscience. This concept is indeed a part of America, and without that concept we would be something else than what we...


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all the above quotes,, none supporting a fear muslims/anti muslim sentiment,, were also from the president, but not THIS president

what is supposed to make the country great is freedom of religious practice, not persecution of religious choice,,,

those 25 Drivers need to look for another Job!
Obviously they are not cut out to be Public Drivers!
A Job in a Mosque or in a Halal Foodshop would probably be more appropriate!
Then maybe too,they could be in the wrong Country,and Pakistan,Afghanistan(Tribal Areas) or Saudi Arabia would suit them better!

I don't know how that particular cab company works, but I was a cabdriver once,, I 'leased' the vehicle with my own money and then drove around and gave the company the lions share of the fares

if I am 'leasing' a vehicle, I don't see why I should have an obligation to take whatever is available to drive

It is not like a regular job with an empoyer who hires and pays you to do a job,, it is a conractor thing where you lease equipment to earn money

I would likewise not drive a vehicle promoting a 'gay' event,,,,

Welcome back MsH! You were missed.

Do you have ANY idea what a hack license and medalion costs these days?

THOUSANDS! It's different in the smaller rural communities, but in the cities like Cleveland, they've run the small independents out of business!

Is it me or are their alot more gays and muslims than there used to be?

.. just another fine example.. of foreigners .. dictating policy .
. tell them to be more accepting of others.. they would kick me out of their native country...hmm..
.. funny how when your at home! you want everybody to respect your home.
. but you come to my home.. and you feel it's okay. to s*** all over the place..hmm.. just my opinion..

perhaps they would like to lose their jobs?


It's ridiculously petty. Gay individuals have as much right to advertise as anyone. Personally I'd rather drive a cab that advertises a gay event than a Muslim one. But neither would interfere with me performing the obligations of my job duties.

And the United States does nor "support" Islam. Certain Countries and certain people who worship Islam are specific enemies of this nation.

Anywhere where Muslims try to make their religion more important than respect for civil law and liberty, it is not welcome. That is not just a distinction for Muslims but for any religion. We are predominantly a Christian country, but even Christians must live within civil law.

well I do tend to wonder why they don;t just go home if they are unhappy here.

Either way we comment, our opinion can be construed as homerphobical or I-slamiphobical.

Blatantly.

well I don;t really care because I am neither of those things. But I am also not concerned with political correctness. If someone who is muslim does something stupid I will say so....plus some tend to forget that Islam (extremists) are an enemy of the United States in much of the Arab world. Those sympathies could easily be construed as treasonous depending on the circumstances. Any type of extremism in religion is just plain messed up. In this country people are allowed religious freedom to worship as they wish but their religion does not belong in the workplace or in government....that goes for any religion. That is how we maintain a society where all religion can coincide...it is kept strictly private.

If muslim cab drivers don;t wish to work, I guess they will lose their jobs. I just don;t want my taxes supporting them with free hand outs while they bicker over stupid nonsense.

free to choose, bottom line

we are free to choose which vehicle we purchase on a car lot, and we are likewise free to choose what vehicles we will LEASE in a cab business,,,,,you don't drive and you don't get paid,, seems like simple freedom that really needs no explanation and deserves no criticism

others will drive the cars that I may not prefer to, but what should set me apart in AMERICA is the right to feel like I can choose for myself without being chastised for it,,,

personally, I think people feel 'freer' to worship as muslim now and they feel 'freer' to openly announce they are living a 'homosexual' livestyle...

lol, thanks, just popping my head in,, making some life transformations that involve more of the positive and uplifting,,,,