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
> of
>>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, maybe 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
2007-03-08 05:26:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
..... 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 never know.
>> >
>> > Thanks very much for your support. I know you'll all be there
again
>>when I deploy once more.
>> >
>> > "Semper Fidelis."
>> > Sgt Howard C. Wright
>> > 1st Force Recon Co
>> > 1st Plt PLT
2007-03-08 05:27:21 · update #1
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2007-03-08 05:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There was a follow up in Stars and Stripes about this, and Starbucks claims that they only turned them down because they depend on their franchises to do the donations, not the corporate HQ.
Having said that, I'm quite positive that there is an element of truth to it. I, too, received a letter from corporate HQ stating that they do not make contributions in cash or goods to "military organizations". The Starbucks respresentative didn't get into the war.... It was a professionally worded letter. However, their message was quite clear.
I have a feeling that the Marine or soldier who received a rejection letter got one with the same wording as I did... but as more people heard the story it got changed slightly and more inflammatory.
(I still have the letter and can most certainly prove it.)
Makes me sick when I see they're selling Starbucks on post, too. They'll never get a penny out of me.
2007-03-08 15:01:17 · answer #2 · answered by fredonia 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Totally bogus story. On my husbands first deployment, Starbucks not only sent coffee to Iraq but also coffee makers and an espresso machine. Big supporters of the military.
2007-03-08 14:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by Paula B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This article is not true. I work for Starbucks and have personally been involved in shipping coffee to our troops in Iraq. We have shipped coffee on 2 different occasions. Large quantities of coffee. Personally, I support our troops and the war. Although I would like to see it end as soon as humanly possible, if conditions and reasons are right.
2007-03-08 13:46:51 · answer #4 · answered by what? 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
This is true!, they did tell the troops no. The really sad part is there are Starbucks coffee stands and shops allover the base! They should make them shut down and leave! They don't have to support the cause although, they should support the troops. I will never buy at Starbucks again!
2007-03-08 13:49:04 · answer #5 · answered by brooke 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Wouldnt surprise me, and although Starbucks isnt required to give them free stuff didnt anyone learn from that Mattress company that wouldnt sell to the troops? It got totally owned by the media and the people of this country lol I hope this is fake for Starbucks sake. Then again, Starbucks is run by a bunch of Yuppi Starbucks drinking soccer mom liberals.
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2007-03-08 17:30:28 · answer #7 · answered by mtvtoni 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've heard it before, but I don't know if it's true or not. However, I do believe this quote:
"There is no better way to support those who are fighting in Iraq than to guarantee that no more of them die in the service of political miscalculation"
Source(s):
Anna Quindlen, Newsweek 2/19/07
2007-03-08 13:41:55 · answer #8 · answered by mstrywmn 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Not true. Starbucks is part of the New World Order plan, which includes FINANCING THIS WAR.
Reports indicate that Starbucks has contributed over $18 million to the Bush Administration for this war.
2007-03-08 13:32:59 · answer #9 · answered by Christian Paragon 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
i have only been to starbucks once, i didn't care for their coffee and thought it was overpriced. and now i will not be going back. thank you
2007-03-08 13:31:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋