Posted on 10/26/2006 5:49:57 AM PDT by maggief
Exactly.
This is part of a strategy, not a spontaneous issue that arose among the cabbies themselves.
It is also interesting to note that the outside group that cooked up the trouble in the first place is now "mediating" the dispute with the authorities!
We're losing this fight, mainly because we haven't noticed that we're in one.
Mohamud adds that Americans need to learn about Islamic law because the Muslim population here is growing.
Gee, does that mean we should start getting use to the idea of honor killings?
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Bookmarking for later as I have to go for my burka fitting.
LOL! Okay OS. :^)
An animated circle of Somalis gathered when the question of the airport controversy was raised.
"I was surprised and shocked when I heard it was an issue at the airport," said Faysal Omar. "Back in Somalia, there was never any problem with taking alcohol in a taxi."
Jama Dirie said, "If a driver doesn't pick up everyone, he should get his license canceled and get kicked out of the airport."
Two of the Somalis present defended the idea that Islam prohibits cabdrivers from transporting passengers with alcohol. An argument erupted. The consensus seemed to be that only a small number of Somalis object to transporting alcohol. It's a matter of personal opinion, not Islamic law, several men said.
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