This is all the Muslim would have to say to the judge...

Submitted by Rick House (United States), Oct 15, 2006 at 12:38

Your Honor,

This is my cab. I own and operate it. What if the bottle of spirits breaks while in transport? After the passenger leaves, I will be faced with the broken bottle and the clean up. Go by any bar or tavern. The smell lingers even after the place is cleaned. Even masking the odor would remind me that I'm sitting in something I abhor? Though this outcome is unlikely, it is still possible. Knowing my faith and beliefs, will you subject me to this possibility?

Respondents, how would you rule on this argument?

Does the Muslim have the right to refuse service, or not?

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