Starbucks no longer allow customers with guns

[UrbanWolf]

Maybe the open carry-ers overdone it? At first they didn't want to be involved, but now chosen the anti's side.

http://www.starbucks.com/blog/an-ope...d-schultz/1268

[BigDee]

Get a CCW and don't worry about it. I agree with what he is saying, Starbucks just wants to be a coffee shop not a political playground for anyone.

[Irving]

It is a pretty well written letter. Starbucks really tried to stay out of it, but people used them and lost the privilege to be treated like an adult.

[10mm-man]

Fuck em! You have to take a side; there is no neutral party here. That's like saying your neutral on Hitler, communism, Islam, etc..... Come on really? It's the 2nd amendment, it's in the blood of the country! Not another dime.... Back to Doz bog in the A.M.

[sniper7]

Probably would have been best if they didn't even put out a memo. Just that they accept any customer with money, respect the laws of the states their stores operate in and only ask that the customers be polite, enjoy their coffee and come back.

[theGinsue]

Can't say I didn't see this coming.

But, the memo says "this is a request and not an outright ban", so they're still trying to play the middle.

[davsel]

F-em

" For those who champion “open carry,” please respect that Starbucks stores are places where everyone should feel relaxed and comfortable. The presence of a weapon in our stores is unsettling and upsetting for many of our customers.

I am proud of our country and our heritage of civil discourse and debate. It is in this spirit that we make today’s request. Whatever your view, I encourage you to be responsible and respectful of each other as citizens and neighbors."

How bout asking the sheep to respect the gun-toters instead of the other way around.
What about the fact that I feel "unsettled and upset" within a gun-free zone.
Follow the laws of the state and serve your damn overpriced coffee.

F-em!

[UrbanWolf]

Can't say I didn't see this coming.

But, the memo says "this is a request and not an outright ban", so they're still trying to play the middle.

I agree more with 10mm on this. By asking customer to not bring guns they sided with anti's. But hey, they don't support our military either, what reasons left for us to support them?

[Irving]

Would it have changed anyone's mind had the letter requested that people don't open carry specifically, rather than just "don't bring guns?"

[jhood001]

I read the letter and it seemed pretty clear to me:

They want to stick to their beliefs and curb the dick swingers.

I'll keep buying coffee from them.