No Tips for Racist Cabbies

Dear cab driver from last night,

Last night on my way home from the DC Shorts VIP Reception, I hopped in your cab and stated my destination and you took off, no questions asked. Thanks! But I had a problem with you about two blocks later when you picked up a young black man along the way (in DC, cab drivers can pick up additional fares).

After he told you his destination, you thought about it, and made sure to ask him if he knew it would be twelve dollars. Why didn't you tell me my fare when I sat down? Is it because I'm white you expect me to pay, but because he was black you had to double-check him first? It wasn't like he was expecting a wild $100 fare; his was only a couple bucks more than my $9 fare. That's bullshit, man.

It just makes me mad and sad, man. Why did you do that to him? Why did you remind him that you don't trust him? Why treat your customer like a criminal? It just makes you look like a racist fool.

Though I suppose it's a step up from leaving him on the street corner waiting, it's still bullshit. That's why I asked you why didn't tell me my fare, and that's why you didn't get a tip.  I don't tip racist or corrupt cabbies.