Starbucks Update

BigStick · 03-03-2010, 03:42 PM

Did anyone see the pressconference they held today? I haven't been home to watch the news yet, but here is link to the story about it. They say they have 28,000 signatures asking them to ban guns. The funny thing is that any ban would be non-binding, you would just have to leave if they asked you to, which is no different than now. Starbucks said Why would we want to ask out paying customers to leave? And please leave us out of your political games. But then political and propaganda games are all the Brady bunch has.

Starbucks sticks to gun policy despite outcry - Retail - msnbc.com

When there is an update on the results of the press conference held today in front of the original Starbucks, I will add it if noone else has posted it yet.

I support their policy of abiding by state laws, and I'm pretty sure there are more people that would stop going there if they were to ban guns than will stop if they don't. People tend to be passionate about their gun rights, more than enough to stop buying coffe from one vendor. I don't know how much it means to the antis that there is no sign outside a store.
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Found it myself-
Coffee City | Brady Campaign, gun rights activists disagree at press conference over Starbucks' refusal to ban guns | Seattle Times Newspaper

"The political, policy and legal debates around these issues belong in the legislatures and courts, not in our stores," it said in a release. Adopting a ban on openly carrying guns would force its employees, which it calls partners, "to ask law abiding customers to leave our stores, putting our partners in an unfair and potentially unsafe position."

Dusten · 03-03-2010, 07:37 PM

i saw that on the news and it made me want to wear my gun to a starbucks. except i dont drink coffee... :P

Booga · 03-03-2010, 08:54 PM

They're following the law of the land. Isn't that all we're asking?

koorbloh · 03-03-2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booga

They're following the law of the land. Isn't that all we're asking?

yes.

the story isn't really about starbucks.

the story is about the assholes who think they can impose their will on starbucks.

ThGdThBdThUgly · 03-03-2010, 11:00 PM

Banning guns at Starbucks, what exactly would this accomplish?

vic · 03-04-2010, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThGdThBdThUgly

Banning guns at Starbucks, what exactly would this accomplish?

Maybe the anti gun people are trying a different tactic. They see gun bans falling in several cities and are getting desperate for a success somewhere. People are starting to wake up to what the gun bans are really doing and that scares them.

James · 03-04-2010, 04:41 PM

I emailed Starbucks. I thanked them for standing up to a small minority of people, many of which are NOT even their customers. I'm gonna keep using Starbucks as a meeting place for get-togethers.

BigStick · 03-05-2010, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

I emailed Starbucks. I thanked them for standing up to a small minority of people, many of which are NOT even their customers. I'm gonna keep using Starbucks as a meeting place for get-togethers.

I emailed them to and got a decent response thanking me for my support and partonage. I don't go there that much, but I will feel better about it when I do now. I hope they keep it up and don't give in to the madness.

James · 03-05-2010, 10:15 AM

Response from Starbucks Coffee Company - Case # 8065109‏
From: Customer Relations (info@starbucks.com)
You may not know this sender.Mark as safe|Mark as junk
Sent: Fri 2/19/10 5:55 AM
To: James

Hello,

Thanks for contacting Starbucks Coffee Company.

For Starbucks, the safety of our customers and partners is a paramount concern. We will continue to adhere closely to local, state and federal laws and the counsel of law enforcement regarding this issue. We have existing security protocols in place to handle situations related to safety in our stores.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.

Warm Regards,

Alyssa R.

Customer Relations

Starbucks Coffee Company

800 23-LATTE (235-2883)

Monday through Friday, 5AM to 6PM (PST)

03-03-2010, 03:42 PM	#1
BigStick Gunslinger Joined: Jan 2010 From: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 70	Starbucks Update Did anyone see the pressconference they held today? I haven't been home to watch the news yet, but here is link to the story about it. They say they have 28,000 signatures asking them to ban guns. The funny thing is that any ban would be non-binding, you would just have to leave if they asked you to, which is no different than now. Starbucks said Why would we want to ask out paying customers to leave? And please leave us out of your political games. But then political and propaganda games are all the Brady bunch has. Starbucks sticks to gun policy despite outcry - Retail - msnbc.com When there is an update on the results of the press conference held today in front of the original Starbucks, I will add it if noone else has posted it yet. I support their policy of abiding by state laws, and I'm pretty sure there are more people that would stop going there if they were to ban guns than will stop if they don't. People tend to be passionate about their gun rights, more than enough to stop buying coffe from one vendor. I don't know how much it means to the antis that there is no sign outside a store. ---------------------------------------------- Edit: Found it myself- Coffee City \| Brady Campaign, gun rights activists disagree at press conference over Starbucks' refusal to ban guns \| Seattle Times Newspaper "The political, policy and legal debates around these issues belong in the legislatures and courts, not in our stores," it said in a release. Adopting a ban on openly carrying guns would force its employees, which it calls partners, "to ask law abiding customers to leave our stores, putting our partners in an unfair and potentially unsafe position." Last edited by BigStick; 03-03-2010 at 03:48 PM.

03-03-2010, 11:00 PM	#5
ThGdThBdThUgly Gunslinger Joined: Feb 2010 From: Pacific Northwest Posts: 10	Hmm... Banning guns at Starbucks, what exactly would this accomplish?

03-05-2010, 10:15 AM	#9
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 538	Starbucks reply... Response from Starbucks Coffee Company - Case # 8065109‏ From: Customer Relations (info@starbucks.com) You may not know this sender.Mark as safe\|Mark as junk Sent: Fri 2/19/10 5:55 AM To: James Hello, Thanks for contacting Starbucks Coffee Company. For Starbucks, the safety of our customers and partners is a paramount concern. We will continue to adhere closely to local, state and federal laws and the counsel of law enforcement regarding this issue. We have existing security protocols in place to handle situations related to safety in our stores. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. Warm Regards, Alyssa R. Customer Relations Starbucks Coffee Company 800 23-LATTE (235-2883) Monday through Friday, 5AM to 6PM (PST)

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03-03-2010, 07:37 PM	#2
Dusten Gunslinger Joined: Dec 2009 From: Marysville, Wa Posts: 14	i saw that on the news and it made me want to wear my gun to a starbucks. except i dont drink coffee... :P

03-03-2010, 08:54 PM	#3
Booga Rifleman Joined: Aug 2009 From: WA Posts: 120	They're following the law of the land. Isn't that all we're asking?

03-04-2010, 04:41 PM	#7
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 538	I emailed Starbucks. I thanked them for standing up to a small minority of people, many of which are NOT even their customers. I'm gonna keep using Starbucks as a meeting place for get-togethers.