The Communist News Network loves printing anti-gun propaganda.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/30/opinion/watts-beck-guns-starbucks/index.html
“Editor’s note: Shannon Watts is the founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Kate Beck is the head of the organization’s Seattle chapter. The organization was created to build support for what they term common-sense gun reforms.
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Starbucks refuses to ban loaded guns from its coffee shops in the 43 states that allow people to openly carry loaded weapons.”
That’s right! Because Starbucks is in the business of MAKING MONEY. Starting a war with the pro-gun majority is bad for business.
“Starbucks bans guns from its corporate headquarters in Seattle, where open carry is perfectly legal. This same protection should be afforded to the millions of unarmed customers Starbucks serves each week.”
Yeah well, the corporate headquarters aren’t open to the public. As for protection, don’t make me laugh. Protecting yourself from gun violence by not having a gun is like protecting yourself from STD’s by not wearing a condom.
“Starbucks also claims that banning guns from its stores would put its employees in a “potentially unsafe position” if they had to ask a gun-wielding customer to leave. This alleged concern has not stopped other companies — including Disney, California Pizza Kitchen, AMC Theaters, Toys R Us, and even Starbucks competitor Peet’s Coffee & Tea — from prohibiting guns in their stores in states where open carry is legal. In fact, these companies have banned guns in order to keep employees and customers safe.”
Thanks for reminding criminals which companies are protecting the safety.
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To all the ignorant out there. Majority of Starbucks customers are first responders, law enforcement, fire and EMT, if they banned fire arms then they’d loose a tremendous amount of business. Look at the big picture. Those other business listed i guarantee are not patrond by on duty first responders if there is a ban. Open you mind to something other than just banning gun all together. Businesses depend on that consistent business to remain successful.
Well, gun bans never apply to cops, but I respect your point.