Taxi's Get The Ok to Racially profile

The Head of the Taxi-drivers Union, Fernando Mateo, urges workers to racially profile passenger pick ups. This decision was in response to the recent shooting of taxi driver, Trevor Bell. Mr. Bell's brutal attack, that left him in critical condition, was caught on video by his security camera.

"I don't care about racial profiling. You know, sometimes it is good we are racially profiled, because the God's honest truth is that 99 percent of the people that are robbing, stealing, killing these drivers are blacks and Hispanics," said Mateo, who is Hispanic and has a black father.-NyPost

Through Out the years there have been more than a few cases in where Livery Cab Drivers have been shot and robbed. Do we actually blame them for being extra cautious? Do you think they are taking it a step too far by racially profiling? Hhmmm, If you think you had trouble getting a cab before, It will be nearly impossible to hail a cab!!

One Time for you Mind: As minorities we see a hard way to go with stereotypical images that portray us as uncivilized, hyper-sexual, violent, criminal and more. And when you turn on your television set or go outside, there are some people that confirm these misconceptions and stereotypes. What should people do when they start to believe what the media and ignorant people tell them? How should they respond to us, when are they simply afraid?! Note : I am not agreeing with Mr Mateo and his statement; I am just trying to see both sides of this issue at hand. What do you think? Talk is Cheap- Drop a Dime on Em! We need it right now.