[IbJensen]

Why can't Starbucks just be about coffee? Unless it's specifically an organization for a politically evil cause, there should be no mention of anything other than the product they are selling. Homosexual marriage isn't about politics; it''s about sinful copulation by sodomists and this is what Starbucks stands firmly 'behind'.

Starbucks is clearly standing with those who worship the anus. I can only hope they drown in their coffee!

Chic-fil-A sells coffee.

[knarf]

Not that I know what it tastes like, but I never understood how starbucks got so popular selling coffee that tastes like burnt shit.

More amazing ... people in America wanting and willing to pay three times as much for a cup of it.

[knarf]

I didn’t read your post before posting my reply, but I see now why starbucks coffee tastes like shit.

[afraidfortherepublic]

I don’t buy their coffee because I hate it, but this just gives me another reason to not drink it.

[OldPossum]

For the life of me, I don’t understand why any company takes any political position on anything. They are in business to sell their product or service...nothing more. It seems extremely dumb to me.

[Tugo]

Starbucks recently initiated a new corporate strategy, purcasing Central or South American coffee growing plantations. Makes me think of Harry Belifonte’s “DAY-O!” Starbucks will soon face some harsh realities.

[WCH]

It strikes me as totally stupid to put ones business in jeopardy over this issue.

What cards does this guy have in the deck?

[albie]

I love Starbucks. My wife buys it at the grocery and I have it every morning. Never again, and that’s a promise. I plan on boxing up my remaining coffee and shipping to HQ in protest. Does anyone know of a coffee that equals it in flavor? I’m a black coffee only guy. Er uh African american

[ScottinVA]

Dunkin’ Donuts’ coffee is far better anyway. No loss.

[ZX12R]

I’ve never had starbucks coffee. I’m one of those silly people that thinks its retarded to pay $4.00 for a cup of coffee beverage. And I don’t buy water either. I make really great coffee at home and work, and at home I have my own well in an area that has numerous big springs, and my water comes straight out of the artesian auquifer. But if I had shares, I’d sell, and if I bought their coffee, I’d stop.

[KeyLargo]

Gee, and isn’t it strange that the media pounded the owner of Chick-Filet -A as being a bigot for his conservative family values and Christian life?

[Opinionated Blowhard]

In a sense, he’s right. If you don’t like what the company is doing, sell your shares. I also agree that companies should not spend shareholder money on supporting certain causes but it happens all the time in less controversial areas. And, if somehow supporting gay marriage increased Starbucks sales, he has a justification for doing it.

As long as government pressure is not involved, this is a purely private matter and the market will decide whether this is a good idea or not. Personally, I’ve been to a Starbucks two or three times in my life and don’t plan on going back.

[Personal Responsibility]

This is exactly why companies and public figures should stay out of politics. All they can accomplish is pissing off half of their shareholders / fans.

Can you imagine a CEO telling people not to invest in his company? Unbelievable. Liberalism > capitalism to that guy

[Third Person]

Starbucks or Starbutts?

[jmcenanly]

I had to go to a Starbucks for an interview. I don't know if this is true of all their stores, but in this one, I felt like I was in the barroom from Star Wars. The customers seemed to be going out of their way to look as bizarre as possible.
If that is the kind of person they wish to cater to, that is their right. But those people are few and far between.

[rawcatslyentist]

He shot himself in the foot, now he’s asking for more ammo for the other one.

[Arrowhead1952]

I had Barstucks coffee twice. The first and last time in the same cup.

[Rappini]

I guess sales at Dunkin Donuts will increase.

[camle]

i wonder what would happen if pro-marriage people ended up with a majority of starbucks shares... just askin’

[depressed in 06]

Shultz’s advice to sell shares is sound, since, Starbucks cannot prosper selling only to fags.

[stuartcr]

Isn’t it the people boycotting it that are making the fuss?