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It isn't over until it's over. "Starbucks Boycott"

Coltman151

Regular Member
Joined
Mar 26, 2012
Messages
18
Location
Blount County, TN
Dear Starbucks,

I greatly appreciate your support for the Second Amendment allowing Open Carry in all states that allow it. In these times, seeing a company that is willing to uphold my rights as a United States citizen means a great deal to myself. The Second Amendment seems to be the target of many groups, and I fear my rights will be soon infringed upon. Some people view pro Second Amendment activists as myself to be crazed, violent individuals, though that is very rarely the case. Open Carriers have a record as being some of the most law abiding citizens. With the company's stance on supporting such carriers, I feel it a duty almost to visit and support your stores. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Sincerely,
Colton -------------


That was my email. I feel bad that I have wrongly assumed Starbucks to be affiliated with anti-'s. I will, from now on, visit Starbucks more regularly.
 

Coltman151

Regular Member
Joined
Mar 26, 2012
Messages
18
Location
Blount County, TN
Hello,


Thank you for contacting Starbucks.

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.
Sincerely,
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Victor
customer service
 
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