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Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Releases Dodgy Poll on Starbucks Open Carry Policy

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Robert Farago

Whenever I’m confronted (confronted I tell you) by a poll from an advocacy group, I pay attention to the man behind the curtain. Only in this case—The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence’s survey on whether or not Starbucks should … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Kimmell Starbucks Guns. What Else Do You Need to Know?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Robert Farago

NB: Fingers OFF the triggers boys.

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Starbucks CEO: “Only Unloaded Guns at Starbucks”

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Robert Farago

So, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz screwed the pooch at the shareholder’s meeting re: the whole gun control thing. Maybe. After a sensible statement about the logistical issues surrounding the idea of asking employees to frisk customers for firearms (or some … Continue reading →

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WHY CAN’T THEY JUST LEAVE STARBUCKS ALONE?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Robert Farago

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence doesn’t like guns. They don’t want private citizens to own guns unless they really, really have to. (And probably not even then.) Some of those gun-toting private citizens caffeinate at Starbucks. Some of … Continue reading →

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Starbucks, Guns & Doonesbury. Fair Use?

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Robert Farago
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Texas Starbucks Robbed At Gunpoint

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Brad Kozak

Lost among the hyperbole of Starbucks’ policy of allowing local custom/laws to determine their position on conceal carry is the question: “has Starbucks ever been robbed at gunpoint?” To which I can reply without hesitation, “yes.” My ex-wife witnessed an … Continue reading →

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NYT: “Should customers be free to sip Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Lattes at their laptop screens while brandishing a gleaming Ruger .357?”

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Robert Farago

The New York Times’ Op Ed team has weighed-in on the controversy surrounding licensed gun owners bringing their firearm into restaurants. The story hit the headlines when Virginia moved to rescind its ban on concealed carry weapons in eateries, provided … Continue reading →

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