Is it true that Albertson's is refusing to sell to anyone wearing a military uniform? And Starbuck's says --they do not support the war, and will not support anyone fighting in the war? Has anyone else heard of this? or is it all just rumors?
2006-12-05 07:11:12 · 21 answers · asked by Kismitt 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I asked this question because I thought it was a little hard to believe. So I wanted to know if it was just nasty rumors. Thank you to the ones who answered in a nice manner. and for clearing it up.
To you others --THIS SITE IS FOR ASKING QUESTIONS. If you have no manners and do not know how to be civil--Do not bother answering...
2006-12-05 08:43:27 · update #1
This is an urban legend and not true. For details, see http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/starbucks.asp
2006-12-05 07:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by Rose D 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The Starbucks issue - hoax. Link # 1 lists all the current hoaxes involving Starbucks.
Regarding Albertson's, I could only find one reference and it had nothing to do with military or the war. See link 2
Yes, this seemed to smell immediately of being a hoax. I mean that decision would be as ignorant as being a member of a country music group and making remarks that would annoy the people who buy your music. ;)
2006-12-05 07:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by Rich B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Subject line: Starbucks
Recently Marines in Iraq wrote to Starbucks, because they
wanted to let them know how much they liked their coffees and
to request that they send some of it to the troops there.
Starbucks replied, telling the Marines thank you for their
support in their business, but that Starbucks does not support
the war, nor anyone in it, and that they would not send the
troops their brand of coffee.
So as not to offend Starbucks, we should not support them by
buying any of their products.
As a war vet writing to fellow patriots, I feel we should get
this out in the open. I know this war might not be very
popular with some folks, but that doesn't mean we don't
support the boys on the ground, fighting street-to-street and
house-to-house for what they and I believe is right.
If you feel the same as I do then pass this along, or you can
discard it and no one will ever know.
Thanks very much for supporting me, and I know you'll all be
there when I deploy once more.
Semper Fidelis.
Sgt Howard C. Wright
1st Force Recon Co 1st Plt PLT
--- End hoax email ---
Answer: We've been getting variants of this hoax email for the past two years.
Starbucks has refuted this email. Here is what Starbucks says on their website:
"Starbucks Donates to Military Personnel. As part of
Starbucks ongoing commitment to share the comfort of
coffee during times of crisis, the company continues to
demonstrate our support of the men and women serving in
the U.S. military overseas."
You can read more about Starbucks' donation policies by clicking on the "Starbucks ongoing commitment" link on this page.
We recommend you NOT pass along this email hoax.
2006-12-05 07:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by eh77530 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
That sounds like the stupidest PR nightmare ever. What American business says that they will "not support anyone fighting in the war"? I mean, common sense here. Albertsons might not want to sell to Dick Cheney, but there would be no reason for them to deny service to the people who are required (financially, patriotically, or otherwise) into military service.
(That's almost as stupid as the rumor about why Target doesn't want Salvation Arm bellringers at their doors -- they donated $1 million to the salvation army and are asking their customers to do the same.)
2006-12-05 07:15:18 · answer #4 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As for your first question, think about it....think about all the people who do not serve in the military...would Albertsons survive? Nope, they'd go bankrupt. As for Starbucks, it would be stupid of them to publicly announce their viewpoint on the war and lose a lot of customers, especially when they are doing so good right now.....besides, if Starbucks still did do that, i'd still have to go and get my Chai tea, no one else makes it like they do lol.
2006-12-05 07:20:35 · answer #5 · answered by aloneinga 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is on the Starbucks website, it contains a letter of apology from the USMC Sergeant who sent around the first e-mail:
http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=684&rumor=true
2006-12-05 07:25:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't imagine that to be true because at our area Starbucks you can send bags of coffee to the troops in Iraq as donations.
They even have photos and letters from the units thanking Starbucks and its patrons for their thoughtfulness and donations.
2006-12-05 07:22:45 · answer #7 · answered by mouseden 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rumors -- are you really so gullible as to believe this crap?
The rumors were probably started by Von's and Peet's coffee ;-)
There are no public statements of any kind from either company, or even private statements by any of their employees, confirming the above. None.
Here is the REAL information:
(Starbucks)
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/hoaxes/hoaxDetails.asp?HName=Starbucks+Anti-war+Hoax
2006-12-05 07:13:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like bad publicity put out by their competators to me. And Starbucks Doesn't have to support the war. The US is not a nazi state yet!
2006-12-05 07:13:53 · answer #9 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
check "snopes.com".the starbucks rumor is false but i could find no reference to albertsons
2006-12-05 07:17:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋