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(56,252 posts) Wed Feb 25, 2015, 01:53 AM Feb 2015

Jewish Woman Forced to Pay After NY Cabbie Yells ‘Jews Must Die’ [View all]

It seems Antisemitism is peering its ugly head out from all parts of the globe, including right here in New York City.

A long Island woman claims officers ordered her to pay for a taxi fare even after the driver bombarded her with anti-Semitic comments after he found out she was Jewish, the Daily News reported.

Baila Sebrow’s suit states that when she entered the taxi the driver asked her if she was Jewish. After she confirmed he yelled, “All Jews must die!”

Sebrow’s lawyer filed suit against the allegedly deranged driver and his cab company in Manhattan Supreme Court late Monday, according to the Daily News.

“The guy starts driving, he asks me if I’m Jewish. I said yes. His response was, ‘All Jews must die,’ ” Sebrow, 51, said.

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Jewish Woman Forced to Pay After NY Cabbie Yells ‘Jews Must Die’ [View all] Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 OP

Oh, if he got me where he was going, I'd pay the fare Warpy Feb 2015 #1

+1 GitRDun Feb 2015 #59

If he asked me for a tip I might show him my pen knife and ... 11 Bravo Feb 2015 #67

I'm an Irish smartass too Dorian Gray Feb 2015 #68

No no no, dude, it's Surf Nazis Warren DeMontague Feb 2015 #2

Disgusting!! n/t eridani Feb 2015 #3

So much for the traditional, regulated taxi services being vastly superior to the likes of Uber Nye Bevan Feb 2015 #4

There is, however, a system for investigating and adjudicating conflicting claims... JHB Feb 2015 #11

well... if the driver had a record and bashed the passenger in the head with a hammer... ND-Dem Feb 2015 #37

As opposed to Uber's "any vehicle capable of forward motion" standard? Orrex Feb 2015 #41

Wow, now that's an impressive stretch. Careful or you'll pull a muscle. Cal Carpenter Feb 2015 #61

I've paid people who verbally abused me while providing a "service" magical thyme Feb 2015 #5

Good advice Dorian Gray Feb 2015 #69

Now is THIS guy considered anti-Semitic around here? PCIntern Feb 2015 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Fred Sanders Feb 2015 #8

It said in the article that she just filed suit day before yesterday. Codeine Feb 2015 #9

TIME TRAVEL IS PART OF THE CONSPIRACY Warren DeMontague Feb 2015 #12

They're a tricksy lot indeed. nt Codeine Feb 2015 #13

isn't that how the moon was bombed? salin Feb 2015 #33

Exactly. When is the trial? Fred Sanders Feb 2015 #15

You said the civil trial already happened and that she had lost. Codeine Feb 2015 #17

I stand corrected, as I have said. No one is concerned the links are dead? When is the trial? Fred Sanders Feb 2015 #18

Considering the suit seems to have just been filed, Codeine Feb 2015 #19

Exactly. The truth has yet to be determined. Thank you. Fred Sanders Feb 2015 #20

"There was a civil trial. She lost. After all the evidence was in." Codeine Feb 2015 #24

He has retracted that statement. (nt) Orrex Feb 2015 #44

No, I wasn't concerned about the link being dead. Codeine Feb 2015 #21

I don't get it. Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #48

Exactly. It took me about 5 seconds to figure out what was wrong with the link. Warren DeMontague Feb 2015 #79

I wasn't referring to adjudication.. PCIntern Feb 2015 #32

It is anti-semitic by strict definition, but Idon't speak for DU. Agnosticsherbet Feb 2015 #54

Post removed Post removed Feb 2015 #60

Did you just notice that? HERVEPA Feb 2015 #62

I would say so. salin Feb 2015 #34

...you didn't miss much PCIntern Feb 2015 #35

as if these are mutually exclusive? salin Feb 2015 #36

Ex-actly. nt PCIntern Feb 2015 #40

actually, many apologists denied religion had *anything* to do with it at all whatthehey Feb 2015 #64

not if he didn't say any of those things n/t Enrique Feb 2015 #42

Maybe she was not telling the truth becauses this got her sympathy after not paying the fare? Fred Sanders Feb 2015 #7

That's a fascinating conspiracy theory, Fred. Simply fascinating. Warren DeMontague Feb 2015 #10

I stand corrected. So, Verdict first, trial later? Thanks for the link not in the OP. Fred Sanders Feb 2015 #14

But you twice asserted there was already a civil trial. Codeine Feb 2015 #16

You will be waiting a long time for an answer, COLGATE4 Feb 2015 #29

Did you wait until after leftynyc Feb 2015 #26

s'ok he knows why Hicks shot those Muslim kids too. whatthehey Feb 2015 #66

I think you should explain why you claimed there was a trial and a verdict against her already. Bluenorthwest Feb 2015 #28

K&R COLGATE4 Feb 2015 #70

I'm wondering why you immediately assumed she was lying. Warren DeMontague Feb 2015 #78

Perhaps you should delete leftynyc Feb 2015 #25

I'll take "Blaming the Victim" for a thousand, Alex. n/t backscatter712 Feb 2015 #39

Filed under anti-semite. HERVEPA Feb 2015 #63

This message was self-deleted by its author Fred Sanders Feb 2015 #65

Dude, what's your angle here? You really think she made this up to get a free cab ride? DanTex Feb 2015 #74

His angle is that she's Jewish. HERVEPA Feb 2015 #75

Every news story about terrorism that involves ISIS you denounce as anti-Islamic propaganda but Nuclear Unicorn Feb 2015 #76

Was this a NY cab or a car company? leftynyc Feb 2015 #22

It's not only New York City. William769 Feb 2015 #23

I was arguing with a Muslim cabbie about accepting Allah as the only true faith- KittyWampus Feb 2015 #27

why would you argue religion with a cab driver? would you argue religion with a lawyer you're ND-Dem Feb 2015 #38

I agree Enrique Feb 2015 #45

It's called "conversation". NYC has cabbies from all over the world. I talk to them. KittyWampus Feb 2015 #53

Why would you do that? HappyMe Feb 2015 #49

He started the conversation. It is very weird that anyone would have an issue with that. KittyWampus Feb 2015 #56

You made no mention of who started HappyMe Feb 2015 #57

Most AfricanAmericans wouldn't even be allowed in the cab to be insulted malaise Feb 2015 #30

Fucked up beyond belief Tom Ripley Feb 2015 #31

the news story includes all of the necessary qualifications Enrique Feb 2015 #43

Ugh...you know... one_voice Feb 2015 #46

Yeah...lots of head shaking going on for sure. Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #50

Not in regards to the link BTA JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #52

Awful! You're a much more.. one_voice Feb 2015 #58

Oh c'mon now. You KNOW me! Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #77

You pay the fair and then you tell everyone you know not to use them. dilby Feb 2015 #47

That's not how NYC cabs work KamaAina Feb 2015 #55

He sure blew his tip, anyway. leveymg Feb 2015 #51

Why shouldn't she have to pay? That's a separate issue. PlanetaryOrbit Feb 2015 #71

this story involves NYPD cops showing favoritism to a Muslim Enrique Feb 2015 #72

Is there any evidence to support this woman's claims? Comrade Grumpy Feb 2015 #73