https://freerepublic.com/tag/samjefferies/ en-us Wed, 21 Sep 2022 22:58:11 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4095125/posts A spokesperson for Starbucks says they will close their popular Canal Street location after nine years due to safety and security concerns. Several other Starbucks locations will remain open in New Orleans and neighboring Canal Street business owners say they have no intention of joining the national chain in evacuating the area. On Oct. 3, the coffee shop will close its doors for good. Without providing details on specific incidents, Starbucks spokesman Sam Jefferies says “challenges to personal safety and security, racism, a growing mental health crisis, and issues magnified by COVID are challenges playing out within our stores.” “I... FOX https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4095125/posts#comment Wed, 21 Sep 2022 22:58:11 GMT