Starbucks needs our help!

[dyerwatcher]

I'm flying to Vegas that day - usually drink a lot of coffee there - i"ll do my part!

 

[MagicKev]

My letter to Starbucks corporate and their response:

Thank you for respecting federal, state & local gun laws. I know you are getting flack for standing up for what is right. I just want to let you know that you have a whole country behind you. We will be in Starbucks like we normally are, but we will especially be there on February 14th to show our support and appreciation for your courage to do what is right. Because you support the 2nd amendment, we will continue to support you. Best wishes for a prosperous 2012!!!

Their response:

Thank you for contacting Starbucks Coffee Company.

Thank you for your feedback regarding Starbucks' policy on open carry laws.

At Starbucks, we deeply respect the views of our customers and recognize that there is significant and genuine passion surrounding the issue of open carry weapons laws. We comply with local laws and statutes in the communities we serve. Our long-standing approach to this issue remains unchanged and we abide by the laws that permit open carry in 43 U.S. states. Where these laws don't exist, openly carrying weapons in our stores is prohibited.

As the public debate around this issue continues, we encourage customers and advocacy groups from both sides to share their input with their public officials. We are extremely sensitive to the issue of gun violence in our society and believe that supporting local laws is the right way for us to ensure a safe environment for both partners and customers.

If you have any further questions or concerns that I was unable to address, please feel free to let me know.

Warm Regards,

Kelsey F
Customer Relations
Starbucks Coffee Company
800 STARBUC (782-7282)
Monday through Friday, 5AM to 8PM (PST)

 

[WC Deer Hunter]

My letter to Starbucks corporate and their response:

Thank you for respecting federal, state & local gun laws. I know you are getting flack for standing up for what is right. I just want to let you know that you have a whole country behind you. We will be in Starbucks like we normally are, but we will especially be there on February 14th to show our support and appreciation for your courage to do what is right. Because you support the 2nd amendment, we will continue to support you. Best wishes for a prosperous 2012!!!

Their response:

Thank you for contacting Starbucks Coffee Company.

Thank you for your feedback regarding Starbucks' policy on open carry laws.

At Starbucks, we deeply respect the views of our customers and recognize that there is significant and genuine passion surrounding the issue of open carry weapons laws. We comply with local laws and statutes in the communities we serve. Our long-standing approach to this issue remains unchanged and we abide by the laws that permit open carry in 43 U.S. states. Where these laws don't exist, openly carrying weapons in our stores is prohibited.

As the public debate around this issue continues, we encourage customers and advocacy groups from both sides to share their input with their public officials. We are extremely sensitive to the issue of gun violence in our society and believe that supporting local laws is the right way for us to ensure a safe environment for both partners and customers.

If you have any further questions or concerns that I was unable to address, please feel free to let me know.

Warm Regards,

Kelsey F
Customer Relations
Starbucks Coffee Company
800 STARBUC (782-7282)
Monday through Friday, 5AM to 8PM (PST)

 

[vwarren]

im in to support.

 

[wild willy]

Too expensive, but I do like their coffee. Especially on Valentines day

 

[Rizzo]

News link in the original post is a dead link now.

Here is another article on the matter if you want more information.
Anti-gun Group to Boycott Starbucks on St. Valentine

Drink up!

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

I will be showing my support OC + INGO shirt. What time is the Greenfield crowd meeting up?

 

[mrortega]

My wife and I did a visit this afternoon to the one at 1st Ave and Mill Rd. in Evansville. It felt a little weird and I had to be on my best behavior (kinda like you can't fling a big hocker out the window of your pick up on a first date.) We went in and there were maybe 10 customers and four staff ladies there. I ordered a big oatmeal cookie ($1.98) and two small cups of water. (Money is no object when I take my wife out.) We found a table and I took my coat off before I sat down. There were three customers around me but I don't think any of them even looked. After we shared the cookie we got up, I put my coat on sloooooowly then we made for the rest rooms. While I was holding my wife's water while did her business I walked over to the counter and asked a young lady if she was the manager. She said she was the shift leader. I said, "The reason we came in today was to support your business because it is friendly to people who carry weapons to defend themselves." She said, "It is? That's great. I have a permit.....but I don't have it on me now." I asked what she carried and she said a .22 pistol. I told her that was good then moved over a little and slightly pulled open my coat enough to show the butt of my pistol. She said, "Awwsoome." I told her about the boycott and she said she hadn't heard about that. I told her about the date and said there would be 2nd amendment supporters going to SBs on that date to show our appreciation. She thought that was great. All in all a good visit and it only cost us $1.98 plus tax.

 

[Hookeye]

They might boycott Starbucks for a day or two, but that Liberal lack of control means they'll be back in there buying soon enough.

Why they can't do anything unless there's a law to stop them (Uncle Sam playing Mommy/Daddy to the liberal).

 

[7.62]

116th and I69 in fishers between 8 and 9 for me...hope to see some of you there!

 

[HICKMAN]

stopped at six different Starbucks on our way to and from South Carolina last week.

I think I am mocha'd out!

 

[spasmo]

Too expensive, but I do like their coffee. Especially on Valentines day

So is it too expensive on Valentine's Day or you like their coffee on Valentine's Day?

I don't like coffee, but I do LOVE their Chai Latte. Hopefully, I'll be going in tomorrow with my postcard for a free one so it won't cost me anything tomorrow.

 

[GarandMD]

My letter to Starbucks corporate and their response:

Thank you for respecting federal, state & local gun laws. I know you are getting flack for standing up for what is right. I just want to let you know that you have a whole country behind you. We will be in Starbucks like we normally are, but we will especially be there on February 14th to show our support and appreciation for your courage to do what is right. Because you support the 2nd amendment, we will continue to support you. Best wishes for a prosperous 2012!!!

Their response:

Thank you for contacting Starbucks Coffee Company.

Thank you for your feedback regarding Starbucks' policy on open carry laws.

At Starbucks, we deeply respect the views of our customers and recognize that there is significant and genuine passion surrounding the issue of open carry weapons laws. We comply with local laws and statutes in the communities we serve. Our long-standing approach to this issue remains unchanged and we abide by the laws that permit open carry in 43 U.S. states. Where these laws don't exist, openly carrying weapons in our stores is prohibited.

As the public debate around this issue continues, we encourage customers and advocacy groups from both sides to share their input with their public officials. We are extremely sensitive to the issue of gun violence in our society and believe that supporting local laws is the right way for us to ensure a safe environment for both partners and customers.

If you have any further questions or concerns that I was unable to address, please feel free to let me know.

Warm Regards,

Kelsey F
Customer Relations
Starbucks Coffee Company
800 STARBUC (782-7282)
Monday through Friday, 5AM to 8PM (PST)

I may be reading too much in between the lines, but one could interpret this as meaning that they will follow current state and local laws but wish for and support more stringent ones.

 

[Effingham]

Tomorrow is my birthday. I'll be 51.

And I'll be at the Starbuck's in Franklin on 31 having coffee around 1PM. I'll be the round-ish guy with a flat cap and a red sweater-thing and blue jeans.

Tony

 

[GuyRelford]

Anyone up for a quick meet-and-greet tomorrow morning at the Starbucks on N. Michigan Road in Indy - just South of 106th Street?

 

[Caleb]

Anyone up for a quick meet-and-greet tomorrow morning at the Starbucks on N. Michigan Road in Indy - just South of 106th Street?

That's northern indy right?

 

[toddcraft33]

I have never been to a Starbucks before, but tomorrow I might go twice.

 

[long coat]

Anyone up for a quick meet-and-greet tomorrow morning at the Starbucks on N. Michigan Road in Indy - just South of 106th Street?

Thats the one I will be stopping at on my way to work, I should be there about 7:20 or so.

 

[mrortega]

If we get the nasty weather that they're predicting for southern IN tonight and tomorrow we may not make it but we'll see what happens.

 

[bluewraith]

I'll be at Starbucks in Kokomo shortly after the little lady gets home. Which one? I'm not sure yet, but chances are it will be the one by the mall.. its a bit bigger. I wonder if they would mind if I brought the Mosin?