Friday, September 12, 2008

Muslim cabbies lose round in court

St. Paul, Minnesota - Muslim cab drivers whose religious beliefs go against driving passengers who carry alcohol have lost another round in court. The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday against the cab drivers' attempt to block penalties for refusing service.

An ordinance adopted by the Metropolitan Airports Commission last year revokes a cab driver's license for 30 days for refusing a fare (Snip) A second refusal brings a two-year revocation.

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