Louisiana police ask Muslim to leave Subway because the manager is scared of him

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A retired 63-year-old U.S. citizen of South Asian heritage who lives in New Orleans reported to CAIR that on November 21, 2012, he and his wife stopped at the SUBWAY restaurant in Shreveport, La. Before ordering, they went to the restrooms in the facility. The husband exited the restroom first and went outside the restaurant to wait for his wife in anticipation of re-entering to order their food.

While his wife was still inside the restaurant, the victim attempted to re-enter, but was blocked at the door by a female SUBWAY employee who allegedly asked him "Are you Muslim?" When the victim replied that he is indeed Muslim, the SUBWAY employee reportedly responded, "We can't serve you." The employee then went inside the restaurant and locked the door behind her. Fearing for his wife's safety and distraught at the violation of his civil rights, the man called 911.

When the Shreveport Police Department arrived, an officer went inside the SUBWAY restaurant and later came out to tell the victim that the manager was "scared" of him and that he "better leave." [NOTE: The victim is 5'6" and weighs approximately 155 pounds. He wears an Islamic cap, called a "kufi," and a beard for religious reasons. His wife, a teacher, wears an Islamic headscarf, or "hijab."]

http://www.cnbc.com/id/50012774

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

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A retired 63-year-old U.S. citizen of South Asian heritage who lives in New Orleans reported to CAIR that on November 21, 2012, he and his wife stopped at the SUBWAY restaurant in Shreveport, La. Before ordering, they went to the restrooms in the facility. The husband exited the restroom first and went outside the restaurant to wait for his wife in anticipation of re-entering to order their food.

While his wife was still inside the restaurant, the victim attempted to re-enter, but was blocked at the door by a female SUBWAY employee who allegedly asked him "Are you Muslim?" When the victim replied that he is indeed Muslim, the SUBWAY employee reportedly responded, "We can't serve you." The employee then went inside the restaurant and locked the door behind her. Fearing for his wife's safety and distraught at the violation of his civil rights, the man called 911.

When the Shreveport Police Department arrived, an officer went inside the SUBWAY restaurant and later came out to tell the victim that the manager was "scared" of him and that he "better leave." [NOTE: The victim is 5'6" and weighs approximately 155 pounds. He wears an Islamic cap, called a "kufi," and a beard for religious reasons. His wife, a teacher, wears an Islamic headscarf, or "hijab."]

http://www.cnbc.com/id/50012774

Bigotry at its finest.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

[Harsh_77 718]

Don’t know if this episode is violation of civil rights.

Each Subway is a franchise owned and I believe as most restaurant they believe the right to refuse service to anyone.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

He and his wife went into the restaurant, straight to the bathrooms without ordering first, then he leaves and waits outside the restaurant . . . in anticipation of ordering food?

Be real.

Restrooms are for customers only. He went there to take a dump, and so did his wife, and while that's a human function, I can't blame the restaurant owner for not liking this. Had he ordered food before heading for the restroom, he would not experienced what he did experience, and it didn't have anything to do with his religion.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

He and his wife went into the restaurant, straight to the bathrooms without ordering first, then he leaves and waits outside the restaurant . . . in anticipation of ordering food?

Be real.

Restrooms are for customers only. He went there to take a dump, and so did his wife, and while that's a human function, I can't blame the restaurant owner for not liking this. Had he ordered food before heading for the restroom, he would not experienced what he did experience, and it didn't have anything to do with his religion.

Well, that might have been true, but he was asked specifically about his religion and then told he couldn't be served. I've entered into a few places and used the restroom first before I ordered food. And I haven't had this problem before. Also it's practice for muslims to use the bathroom first or order first and then use the bathroom. I am just getting used to this myself.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Restaurants are not allowed to refuse service on the basis of religion because they are considered places of public accommodation. See the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

[decocker 7,198]

and it didn't have anything to do with his religion.

so why was he asked if he was muslim if it was only because he took a dump without buying food?

i could see your point if he had been asked if he had celiac disease instead.

[Harsh_77 718]

Well, that might have been true, but he was asked specifically about his religion and then told he couldn't be served. I've entered into a few places and used the restroom first before I ordered food. And I haven't had this problem before. Also it's practice for muslims to use the bathroom first or order first and then use the bathroom. I am just getting used to this myself.

Thats is the claim of the guy not allowed in the restaurant that he was asked for his religion.

Edited November 29, 2012 by Harsh_77

[decocker 7,198]

Thats is the claim of the guy not allowed in the restaurant that he was asked for his religion.

it's his claim and also the police officers said that the owner was 'scared' of him. are you saying that the owner was scared because he used the bathroom?

[Ban Hammer 13,408]

are you saying that the owner was scared because he used the bathroom?

maybe he had a mean dump.

[hawkeyez 45]

Could it be this?

The Quran contains at least 109 verses that call Muslims to war with nonbelievers for the sake of Islamic rule. Some are quite graphic, with commands to chop off heads and fingers and kill infidels wherever they may be hiding. Muslims who do not join the fight are called 'hypocrites' and warned that Allah will send them to Hell if they do not join the slaughter.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Could it be this?

The Quran contains at least 109 verses that call Muslims to war with nonbelievers for the sake of Islamic rule. Some are quite graphic, with commands to chop off heads and fingers and kill infidels wherever they may be hiding. Muslims who do not join the fight are called 'hypocrites' and warned that Allah will send them to Hell if they do not join the slaughter.

What about the Old Testement, when they talk about punishments and killings in there? Also do you think the employees in Subway were on the hit list or something? This man and his wife were using the restroom, that's all. And they get treated like this. This is the reason my wife refuses to wear her hijab in public, and the reason she gets so scared when I tell someone what our faith is.

[sandinista! 1,816]

Yep, we are Megatron.

Could it be this?

The Quran contains at least 109 verses that call Muslims to war with nonbelievers for the sake of Islamic rule. Some are quite graphic, with commands to chop off heads and fingers and kill infidels wherever they may be hiding. Muslims who do not join the fight are called 'hypocrites' and warned that Allah will send them to Hell if they do not join the slaughter.

[decocker 7,198]

Could it be this?

The Quran contains at least 109 verses that call Muslims to war with nonbelievers for the sake of Islamic rule. Some are quite graphic, with commands to chop off heads and fingers and kill infidels wherever they may be hiding. Muslims who do not join the fight are called 'hypocrites' and warned that Allah will send them to Hell if they do not join the slaughter.

are you serious? i'm sorry that you are so afraid of muslims. it's unfortunate that you allow the actions or beliefs of the few define the whole. i was taught not to judge people in such a manner.

ever read the book of revelation? same sort of warfare and slaughter is described. don't assume each religion doesn't have it's own history of violent interpretation.