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In reply to the discussion: Muslim staff can discriminate based on their religious beliefs. [View all]RKP5637
(67,104 posts)12. Yet another to add to my WTF list for today. It makes absolutely no sense at all, if the
store feels that obliged to honor these religious believes, then they should stop selling the items.
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Boudica the Lyoness
Dec 2013
OP
So you don't mind being discriminated against my staff in a grocery store?
Boudica the Lyoness
Dec 2013
#3
I notice that those who jumped on you didn't bother to apologize--or to respond at all--
tblue37
Dec 2013
#284
we used to shop at the hippy dippy grocer and I had a vegan refuse to serve me meat
NightWatcher
Dec 2013
#4
Yet another to add to my WTF list for today. It makes absolutely no sense at all, if the
RKP5637
Dec 2013
#12
The fundamentalist nutjob is always right. I guess they don't need stuff like customers nt
geek tragedy
Dec 2013
#13
Religion, the great divider of mankind ... throughout history has caused more grief and suffering.nt
RKP5637
Dec 2013
#14
Ridiculous. Why go to a free society and try to impose your own fundie nutbag ideologies?
Dash87
Dec 2013
#19
Because your book tells you to. It's the inevitable consequence of believing
Egalitarian Thug
Dec 2013
#23
Multiculturalism is the acceptance of the good in all cultures. Bowing to fundies is different.
Dash87
Dec 2013
#70
Again, I ask this - are you equating people with religious beliefs with racists?
cbayer
Dec 2013
#32
29 States allow open discrimination in not just services but in housing and employment
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2013
#235
I agree. There has to be some reason here although when you're talking about religion there
liberal_at_heart
Dec 2013
#173
I've lived in the Middle East and gone to some of the most holy sites in (shi'a) Islam.
MADem
Dec 2013
#300
"Where it comes to Islam, DU is as much of an ignorant hate site as FreeRepublic." you are so right
Douglas Carpenter
Dec 2013
#120
sadly I have to say DU Admin has long been extremely tolerant of anti-Muslim bigotry and things have
Douglas Carpenter
Dec 2013
#131
Sometimes I wonder if a new poster who is progressive and a person of faith really feels welcome
hrmjustin
Dec 2013
#149
unfortunately you are quite correct. Even if a person doesn't hold to any belief system - it is
Douglas Carpenter
Dec 2013
#159
Others see only one's actions, not the 'belief' or 'faith' another might claim.
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2013
#236
Hi Douglas. I totally agree with you and have noticed things are getting worse, not better n/t
Violet_Crumble
Dec 2013
#166
a lot worse ... DU Admin doesn't seem to think there is anything wrong with even the most hateful
Douglas Carpenter
Dec 2013
#185
If Marks and Spencer's finds a way to accommodate the sensitivities of some of the staff while
Douglas Carpenter
Dec 2013
#193
so far there has been no evidence of customers complaining of inconvenience - there are many people
Douglas Carpenter
Dec 2013
#200
That's silly. It's no different than the Catholic pharmacist refusing to hand the
MADem
Dec 2013
#169
So you're saying that the pharmacist can't call over another pharmacist to do his dirty work?
MADem
Dec 2013
#180
I'm saying that they don't do so, and your example acknowledges that reality
Scootaloo
Dec 2013
#213
My view of the cult is based on their published dicta. I merely applied basic reasoning skills. nt
MADem
Dec 2013
#186
Because selling pork or booze has nothing to do with their silly-ass Bronze age nonsense.
Codeine
Dec 2013
#26
It's kind of a vicious circle...religious fundamentalism elicits a reaction which then increases the
CJCRANE
Dec 2013
#72
It's a thin pose. If one's wages are a portion of profits from selling intoxicants
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2013
#240
It is not your job to enforce drug laws. If there's a prescription mill, call the DEA.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2013
#133
Do you think an OB-GYN who has a personal position about abortion should be forced
cbayer
Dec 2013
#141
It depends on whether performing abortions is central to their state-licensed function.
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2013
#144
I still don't understand this, you think people have the right to NOT do their job because of...
Humanist_Activist
Dec 2013
#254
Conscientious objection only makes sense if you are asked to do something unlawful...
Humanist_Activist
Dec 2013
#268
I'm sorry, this is just a bullshit argument, I work with pharmacists every day, and frankly...
Humanist_Activist
Dec 2013
#251
If they are hired in an office that performs them, and was aware that they may have...
Humanist_Activist
Dec 2013
#267
I didn't mention the OP's subject, I will say its stupid, and apparently an exaggeration by the...
Humanist_Activist
Dec 2013
#272
Actually, there have been issues at chains such as CVS with pharmacists refusing...
Humanist_Activist
Dec 2013
#283
Solutions to a problem that is wholly created by the intractable anti-choice...
Humanist_Activist
Dec 2013
#287
So what if the anti choice OB-GYN refuses, and the only alternative is an observant
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2013
#241
Christian and Muslim fundamentalists are always making things difficult for the average person. nt
politichew
Dec 2013
#21
Fundamentalists = superstitious dullards with no place in modern society.
Lizzie Poppet
Dec 2013
#29
Never seen alcohol sold by Marks and Sparks not in a bottle or can either.
dipsydoodle
Dec 2013
#277
It's arrogant to expect as a customer to get rung up by a person hired to ring me up?
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
Dec 2013
#81
Yes, I think the customers have cause to say they are being discriminated against, especially if the
freshwest
Dec 2013
#172
I would leave all my groceries on the conveyor belt and /or in the cart and walk out.
left is right
Dec 2013
#57
The policy invites - nearly requires, actually - profiling based on appearance.
Codeine
Dec 2013
#68
The problem is, what if they have 10 tills open one day and 8 Muslims working that shift.
smirkymonkey
Dec 2013
#278
i live in the home of Zweigles... love me some red and white pop-opens... BUT
dionysus
Dec 2013
#238
holy cow, i pass by that Wahls in Avon every time i go golfing at Farview!!!!!
dionysus
Dec 2013
#303
Yeah, I want to hear more about this sinister stuff that's going on in the UK as well...
Violet_Crumble
Dec 2013
#212
Prolly a non-starter article... Marks and Spencer typically has a separate checkout for their food
JCMach1
Dec 2013
#117
If you are worried that your God will hate you for selling alcohol or pork products,
Nye Bevan
Dec 2013
#123
There may be some inconveniences if they don't make it apparent where they
penultimate
Dec 2013
#126
If your religion interferes with your ability to perform your job, either get a different job
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2013
#129
you know that's illegal, right. if its a non-essential part of your job, your organization
La Lioness Priyanka
Dec 2013
#143
I don't see how selling products that a store has for sale, is not an essential part
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2013
#146
a store sells a milllion products, of which you can't touch two, and neither
La Lioness Priyanka
Dec 2013
#152
that's reasonable accommodation based on sincerely held religious beliefs
La Lioness Priyanka
Dec 2013
#140
The thing is: we don't know how many muslim cashiers actually choose to do this.
CJCRANE
Dec 2013
#145
I see the Daily Mail is still peddling its Islamophobic bullshit. But why are you peddling it here?
Violet_Crumble
Dec 2013
#164
do they refuse paychecks because it's made up of alcohol and pork that has been sold ?
JI7
Dec 2013
#174
They've got a sensationalised headline done to appeal to people who hate Muslims...
Violet_Crumble
Dec 2013
#208
I sounds like it was a misunderstanding between the corporate office and the store
davidpdx
Dec 2013
#225
If I waited in line for 10-15 minutes only to finally reach the register and then be told
Sheldon Cooper
Dec 2013
#239
I have to wait for a different cashier almost every time I buy wine at the grocery store.
Nine
Dec 2013
#244
If Marks & Spencer had a specified Halal area and separate check-out - I wouldn't have an issue.
haele
Dec 2013
#253
Maybe they shouldn't be working there if they don't want to do their job.
Vashta Nerada
Dec 2013
#280