BBC Radio host sacked after call to taxi firm requesting 'non-Asian' driver.
A BBC Radio presenter has been sacked following a 'racist' call to a taxi firm, in which she requested a 'non-Asian' driver.
[Of course, her private phone request and preferences first had to be reported to the PC police by individual Hitleristic regime members. (Coming to America - Be wary of your friends, associates, and employers. They may be part of that regime.]
Sam Mason told the operator that 'a guy with a turban would freak her daughter out' insisting they send an English driver instead.
The ex-glamour girl, 40, called the firm to order a taxi for her 14-year-old daughter off-air, while presenting her BBC Bristol radio show.
After the operator branded her request 'racist', Mason insisted, claiming it wasn't the first time she had made the request.
She said: 'A guy with a turban is going to freak her out. She's not used to Asians.' Read all ...
[Suggestion?: Research for your preferences, and ask for individual(s) by name. The "thought/mind" police might still get you, but you have a chance.]
See also: PEEKS - One moment please ...
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