baglc1 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Recently, Royal 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 support them by NOT buying any of their products! 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 we don't support the boys on the ground, fighting street-to-street and, house-to-house. Thanks very much for your support. I know you'll all be there again when I deploy once more. Sgt. Howard C. Wright 1st Force Recon Co 1st PLT. IN MEMORY OF ALL THE TROOPS WHO HAVE DIED, SO THAT WE MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE ! Also, don't forget that when the Twin Trade Towers were hit, the fire fighters and rescue workers went to Starbucks because it was close by for water for the survivors and workers, and Starbucks CHARGED THEM! ! ! AN ADDED NOTE TO THIS: STARBUCKS HAD STORES ON SEVERAL MILITARY BASES IN THE UNITED STATES. THEY ARE NOW BEING REMOVED BECAUSE OF THIS. There are 227 Starbucks stores across the UK, and there's no doubt that our soldiers would get the same response from this company, so let us do our bit and boycott Starbucks to show them how despicable their actions are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Recently, Royal 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 support them by NOT buying any of their products! 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 we don't support the boys on the ground, fighting street-to-street and, house-to-house. Thanks very much for your support. I know you'll all be there again when I deploy once more. Sgt. Howard C. Wright 1st Force Recon Co 1st PLT. IN MEMORY OF ALL THE TROOPS WHO HAVE DIED, SO THAT WE MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE ! Also, don't forget that when the Twin Trade Towers were hit, the fire fighters and rescue workers went to Starbucks because it was close by for water for the survivors and workers, and Starbucks CHARGED THEM! ! ! AN ADDED NOTE TO THIS: STARBUCKS HAD STORES ON SEVERAL MILITARY BASES IN THE UNITED STATES. THEY ARE NOW BEING REMOVED BECAUSE OF THIS. There are 227 Starbucks stores across the UK, and there's no doubt that our soldiers would get the same response from this company, so let us do our bit and boycott Starbucks to show them how despicable their actions are. Actually this is both true *and* untrue according to Snopes. TRUE Starbucks did charge 9/11 rescue workers for water, how bizarre it may sound: http://www.snopes.com/rumors/starbucks.asp UNTRUE That Starbucks refused to serve marines seems to be untrue though: http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/starbucks.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Ah, you beat me to it... I was Snoping it out myself. Your findings are correct. The true underlying problem here is, Starbucks coffee sucks anyway! If you want to treat the troops to some fine beans, send them Kaladi Brothers coffee from here in the frigid north. Mmmmmmmm good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoc Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Sounds like a kid request Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Army seems to have change A LOT since I've been there (I was in the french one). i'm not sure i'd ever say that in public Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 [censored], even Tim Hortons (Canadian staple) opened up a stand for the Canadian troops in Afganistan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoc Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) i'm not sure i'd ever say that in public Edited September 28, 2008 by docdoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 I could care less who they support but I don't buy their stuff. Paying $4 for burnt coffee is just wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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