As a followup, I would note that if one were to allow non-medallion holding cabs to drive in NYC, then the only fair thing would be to pay back their money to all the medallion holders.
BTW, I am a much sleazier blankety blank than is Doug. I only called him names to keep him from letting his head get too swelled at the genuine success of this list. Barkley Rosser
-- Rosser Jr, John Barkley rosserjb at jmu.edu