Starbucks shop boots police officers because customer ‘did not feel safe’...

[Expat]

So as I understand it, Starbucks will not kick out homeless people, people that come in and sit at tables without buying anything and using the bathroom, IV drug abusers.... but they will kick out police drinking coffee...
Is that about right?

 

[CPT Nervous]

Why are we still patronizing a business that fired a manager for calling the police on a trespasser, vilified the police for arresting a trespasser, and then PROHIBITED employees from calling the police on trespassers?

So Starbucks fired a manager for asking a man to leave the store, then calling police when he refused. I'm pretty sure asking customers, or even non-customers, to leave violates Starbucks policy.

So I ask again, why are we still patronizing this company?

 

[2Lucky]

A lot of shooting occur with police when the citizen isnt armed. Reminds me of the scene in Clint Eastwoods movie "the Mule". The cops pull over a unarmed man and he begs the cops not to kill him. In reality he had a right to be terrified.......

 

[Gabriel]

A lot of shooting occur with police when the citizen isnt armed. Reminds me of the scene in Clint Eastwoods movie "the Mule". The cops pull over a unarmed man and he begs the cops not to kill him. In reality he had a right to be terrified.......

 

[rhino]

Why are we still patronizing a business that fired a manager for calling the police on a trespasser, vilified the police for arresting a trespasser, and then PROHIBITED employees from calling the police on trespassers?

So Starbucks fired a manager for asking a man to leave the store, then calling police when he refused. I'm pretty sure asking customers, or even non-customers, to leave violates Starbucks policy.

So I ask again, why are we still patronizing this company?

I don't.

I'm disappointed that a new one is about to open in Crawfordsville.

 

[churchmouse]

Why are we still patronizing a business that fired a manager for calling the police on a trespasser, vilified the police for arresting a trespasser, and then PROHIBITED employees from calling the police on trespassers?

So Starbucks fired a manager for asking a man to leave the store, then calling police when he refused. I'm pretty sure asking customers, or even non-customers, to leave violates Starbucks policy.

So I ask again, why are we still patronizing this company?

Well we are not.

 

[MarkC]

A lot of shooting occur with police when the citizen isnt armed. Reminds me of the scene in Clint Eastwoods movie "the Mule". The cops pull over a unarmed man and he begs the cops not to kill him. In reality he had a right to be terrified.......

Is this a situation where "don't feel the trolls" applies?

 

[WebSnyper]

I don't.

I'm disappointed that a new one is about to open in Crawfordsville.

Me either. My wife goes there and that is her choice, but I've never made a single purchase there myself for many reasons.

 

[Clay Pigeon]

Why are we still patronizing a business that fired a manager for calling the police on a trespasser, vilified the police for arresting a trespasser, and then PROHIBITED employees from calling the police on trespassers?

So Starbucks fired a manager for asking a man to leave the store, then calling police when he refused. I'm pretty sure asking customers, or even non-customers, to leave violates Starbucks policy.

So I ask again, why are we still patronizing this company?

I can say that I have never been in one. Welcome to America, you can stop patronizing them whenever you feel like it.

 

[Sylvain]

A lot of shooting occur with police when the citizen isnt armed. Reminds me of the scene in Clint Eastwoods movie "the Mule". The cops pull over a unarmed man and he begs the cops not to kill him. In reality he had a right to be terrified.......

And a lot of cops are shot and killed by initially unarmed attackers, using the officer's gun.
I'm not sure what's your point.

 

[MarkC]

Why are we still patronizing a business that fired a manager for calling the police on a trespasser, vilified the police for arresting a trespasser, and then PROHIBITED employees from calling the police on trespassers?

So Starbucks fired a manager for asking a man to leave the store, then calling police when he refused. I'm pretty sure asking customers, or even non-customers, to leave violates Starbucks policy.

So I ask again, why are we still patronizing this company?

There is no good reason to patronize this company. They cannot decide what they stand for. Apparently everyone, including the homeless, are welcome at Starbucks, unless they're not.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

A lot of shooting occur with police when the citizen isnt armed. Reminds me of the scene in Clint Eastwoods movie "the Mule". The cops pull over a unarmed man and he begs the cops not to kill him. In reality he had a right to be terrified.......

Show us on this doll where the bad policeman hurt you...

 

[Alpo]

"You guys are causing that woman distress. You need to leave."

"**** you. No."

"I'll call....ummm....911?"

"Call em. **** you. We aren't leaving."

"I called 911."

"What did they say?"

"**** you."

 

[Gabriel]

"You guys are causing that woman distress. You need to leave."

"**** you. No."

"I'll call....ummm....911?"

"Call em. **** you. We aren't leaving."

"I called 911."

"What did they say?"

"**** you."

I don't see any cops doing that. I've seen were plenty have just left establishments where they were not wanted and spread the word. Personally, I'd just leave and simply not go back. I think any business should be able to refuse service to anyone they choose, be it police or anyone else.

On the flip side, a good friend of mine's daughter is a waitress at a local restaurant and a group of patrons demanded she remove her thin blue line headband (this was during police week in May of this year). She refused and stated that she would gladly have someone else wait on them. They became angry and left the restaurant. I just assumed she would be fired when I heard about it, but her bosses al had her back.

 

[Alpo]

No? They wouldn't do that?

Well, maybe it's time they did. I know soldiers and marines who would do EXACTLY that in similar circumstances.

 

[Clay Pigeon]

No? They wouldn't do that?

Well, maybe it's time they did. I know soldiers and marines who would do EXACTLY that in similar circumstances.

Yep, I was asked to either leave Anderson's Applebees about 20+ years ago or put my carry in my car because another patron was unhappy when it peeked out when I sat down at our table.
I left when the 4 Anderson officers gave me the same options or I'd be trespassed and dragged out. Kidding, APD was very professional.
Haven't been in an Applebees since.

 

[hoosierdoc]

No? They wouldn't do that?

Well, maybe it's time they did. I know soldiers and marines who would do EXACTLY that in similar circumstances.

in uniform in the states? Profanity to store employees? Really?

 

[Cameramonkey]

In this circumstance, I think we'd both agree that any prior contractual interest would no longer remain? "I need you to leave, and I'm refunding your money for your purchase" would obviate any expectation regarding services rendered/products purchased.

I too think they made an error. The presence of eat in accommodations, combined with "will that be for here or to go" followed up with an agreed upon "for here" response would constitute a contractual obligation. Now if it were someplace like Little Ceasars with no place to sit and eat/drink that would be different. In the latter there is no expectation to stick around.

EDIT: to clarify, if the owner said "I'd rather you didnt stick around, I'll gladly give you your order to go." Then you no longer have a contract to stay and eat/drink and could decide you wanted to take your business elsewhere.

The insanity, is the notions that people are offended by. But I standby the idea that a business should be able to deny service or expel anyone for any reason (with only a few exceptions).

Correct, but this shouldnt extend to other patrons. You dont like that skinhead 2 tables over who is just sitting there peacefully reading Mein Kampf as he sips his latte? Then you can leave. He isnt bothering anyone by existing and isnt doing anything wrong. You may disagree with his views and/or reading material, but so long as its not porn that others can view, or he's not reading aloud at a high volume so all can hear he has the right to peacefully enjoy himself.

I just wish people would just STFU and stop being offended by everything. Its a mental condition that needs professional treatment.

 

[BugI02]

A lot of shooting occur with police when the citizen isnt armed. Reminds me of the scene in Clint Eastwoods movie "the Mule". The cops pull over a unarmed man and he begs the cops not to kill him. In reality he had a right to be terrified.......

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[VUPDblue]

A lot of shooting occur with police when the citizen isnt armed. Reminds me of the scene in Clint Eastwoods movie "the Mule". The cops pull over a unarmed man and he begs the cops not to kill him. In reality he had a right to be terrified.......

yes because the lack of a traditional weapon makes them un-dangerous somehow.... don't troll if you have nothing constructive to add.