I wrote Starbucks a complaint. Here is the reply:
Thank you for contacting Starbucks Coffee Company.
At Starbucks, we are proud to offer customers a diverse range of music for their enjoyment. Music has always been a part of the coffeehouse culture and is an essential part of the Starbucks heritage and in-store experience.
We understand that our customers have diverse tastes and perspectives. In selecting music, we strive to represent the work of a variety of talented artists who reflect many creative viewpoints. Starbucks is an avid supporter of free speech and the creative process. When considering new projects, our primary goal is always to help our customers discover and acquire quality music.
We value input from our customers and respect their opinions. Starbucks and Hear Music believe our music selections continue our commitment to offering customers a variety of music from a vast array of genres.
Starbucks is an avid supporter of free speech and the creative process.
One has to wonder if their interpretation of 'free speech', for example, might include posting a picture of Mohammad on their coffee cups or lids.