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In reply to the discussion: Muslim staff can discriminate based on their religious beliefs. [View all]Codeine
(25,586 posts)37. Why not? They offend me every fucking day with their goofy-ass Skydaddy tripe.
Fuck 'em.
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Muslim staff can discriminate based on their religious beliefs. [View all]
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