Cries ignored

Airport hesitant to grant Muslim prayer room

Somali immigrants passing through Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport want a private place to say Muslim prayers. The airport suggests they share a room with people of other religions.

Someone please tell me why the airport should bend over for this? The airport is right, grant a wish to one, then you must appease them all. Why can't people just stop fighting for things and use what's already there!

If Christians or any other religion have a problem sharing the room then those people have issues! And vice-versa! I may not be comfortable with Muslims at this point in time but I'm not completely against them having their own faith either. This is America. But a special room just for them? Uh-Uh.

The prayer debate was sparked Nov. 20 when six imams — Muslim religious leaders — were removed from an airplane after they had been seen praying in public. According to witnesses, the men also made anti-American remarks, asked for seat-belt extenders they didn't need and spread out to different areas of the plane.

The imams took another flight the next day.

But the incident drew worldwide attention. Muslims decried the treatment of the men, saying it was discriminatory, embarrassing and fueled by false rumors. Others praised the airline for taking the men off the plane, saying safety must come first in the post-Sept. 11 age.

The Muslims want to cry 'discrimination' or 'embarrassment'? Paaleeze! Every damn person in this country is discriminated against in one way or another. Quit pandering to feelings and realize that these 6 imams were acting suspicious on this plane! Get over it!

And another story on this: Muslims warn of 'problems' in shared prayer room
Somali leader says Islam, Christianity incompatible

And other news: Airport battles some Muslim cabbies

MINNEAPOLIS - Officials at Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport are proposing stiffer penalties - including suspension of an airport taxi license - to Muslim cab drivers who refuse service to passengers toting alcohol or service dogs.

Officials on Wednesday asked the Metropolitan Airport Commission for permission to hold public hearings on a proposal that would suspend the airport licenses of cab drivers who refuse service for reasons other than safety concerns. The penalties would also apply to drivers who refuse a fare because a trip is too short.

Drivers would have their airport licenses suspended 30 days for the first offense and revoked for two years after the second offense, according to the proposal.

Again, why should we honor their religion when the Christian religion is being stomped on daily? Or allow them special treatment because it violates their beliefs? Man, too many Americans beliefs are violated daily in this country. If it's ok to grant the wishes to the Muslims requests, then it's time to get in line! I don't believe in the ways others live their lives either but that doesn't mean I cry foul if I have to provide a service to them!