Comments on: Minneapolis cab drivers wag their fingers at your duty-free purchases http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:48:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: joe gehl http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-14879 joe gehl Thu, 31 May 2007 06:30:42 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-14879 If you have alcohol, it makes a difference if you are going to Highland or Orono. If you have alcohol, it makes a difference if you are going to Highland or Orono.

]]> By: Upgrades and Downgrades — April 23, 2007 — Liquids, luggage, and taxis » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-12395 Upgrades and Downgrades — April 23, 2007 — Liquids, luggage, and taxis » Upgrade: Travel Better Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:28:42 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-12395 [...] The rights of taxi passengers at Minneapolis Airport Remember the Minneapolis taxi drivers who were refusing to transport anyone they suspected was carrying alcohol? (Those duty-free bags were a dead giveaway.) First, the [...] […] The rights of taxi passengers at Minneapolis Airport Remember the Minneapolis taxi drivers who were refusing to transport anyone they suspected was carrying alcohol? (Those duty-free bags were a dead giveaway.) First, the […]

]]> By: United Airlines giving Somali cabdrivers a run for the money? » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-11857 United Airlines giving Somali cabdrivers a run for the money? » Upgrade: Travel Better Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:33:51 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-11857 [...] or subscribe to the latest posts via RSS or e-mail. Thanks for visiting!First it was Somali taxis refusing to transport passengers who were carrying alcohol, because the drivers’ religious beliefs were [...] […] or subscribe to the latest posts via RSS or e-mail. Thanks for visiting!First it was Somali taxis refusing to transport passengers who were carrying alcohol, because the drivers’ religious beliefs were […]

]]> By: Upgrade: Travel Better » Blog Archive » Short hops — October 20, 2006 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-459 Upgrade: Travel Better » Blog Archive » Short hops — October 20, 2006 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:58:07 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-459 [...] Update: No kowtowing to teetotaling taxicabs Remember the cabdrivers who were refusing to transport passengers from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport if they suspected the traveler was carrying alcohol? The airports commission has wisely reversed its earlier plans to label taxis as “wet” or “dry.” If a cabbie refuses a fare for any reason, he now has to go to the back of the line. Good. If you don’t want to transport people whom you find objectionable for whatever reason, don’t be a cabdriver. Simple enough. [...] […] Update: No kowtowing to teetotaling taxicabs Remember the cabdrivers who were refusing to transport passengers from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport if they suspected the traveler was carrying alcohol? The airports commission has wisely reversed its earlier plans to label taxis as “wet” or “dry.” If a cabbie refuses a fare for any reason, he now has to go to the back of the line. Good. If you don’t want to transport people whom you find objectionable for whatever reason, don’t be a cabdriver. Simple enough. […]

]]> By: M.D. Fatwa http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-201 M.D. Fatwa Fri, 22 Sep 2006 21:34:00 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-201 I'm surprised that the city is considering a "system" for marking such cabs. I suspect that cabbies, who are public carriers (in the legal sense) are violating the law by denying carriage to someone who is engaging in a lawful activity. What if the cabbies denied access to people engaged in other "haram" (forbidden) activities? Such as homosexuals, unmarried couples, blind people with dogs, or menstruating women? I've got a feeling the city government's politically correct attitude would change pretty quickly. But, from a matter of principle, what's the difference? I’m surprised that the city is considering a “system” for marking such cabs. I suspect that cabbies, who are public carriers (in the legal sense) are violating the law by denying carriage to someone who is engaging in a lawful activity.

What if the cabbies denied access to people engaged in other “haram” (forbidden) activities? Such as homosexuals, unmarried couples, blind people with dogs, or menstruating women? I’ve got a feeling the city government’s politically correct attitude would change pretty quickly. But, from a matter of principle, what’s the difference?

]]> By: gregdane http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-200 gregdane Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:05:00 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-200 Yep, this happened to us on return from overseas in 2003- purchased duty-free wine at LAX and were refused transport by two different drivers at MSP- COmplained to airport commission but no response- Yep, this happened to us on return from overseas in 2003- purchased duty-free wine at LAX and were refused transport by two different drivers at MSP- COmplained to airport commission but no response-

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-199 Anonymous Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:23:00 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2006/09/18/minneapolis-cab-drivers-wag-their-fingers-at-your-duty-free-purchases/#comment-199 This is utterly absurd. Cabs are considered public accomodation; that's the cost of getting their license. If they're so intolerant and unhappy, go back to Somalia, where there is no liquor, not to mention the fact there's no economy or actual functioning government. This is utterly absurd. Cabs are considered public accomodation; that’s the cost of getting their license. If they’re so intolerant and unhappy, go back to Somalia, where there is no liquor, not to mention the fact there’s no economy or actual functioning government.

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