This article talks about how Starbucks is allowing people to carry guns in their stores. Do you think this is a good idea? Will this help keep us more safe from robberies and shootings? Should other businesses allow this as well?
Starbucks itself had the perfect response to this question “Our rationale is that we deeply respect the views of our customers on both sides of the issue but believe that supporting local laws is the right way to ensure a safe environment for both our customers and employees.” The are choosing to allow what the local government allows. Politicizing your business is a surefire way to alienate some aspect of your clientele. Do I think it makes Starbucks any safer than another coffee shop that doesn't allow guns, no. But I also don't think it is anymore dangerous. Its a wash.
“There’s crime all around and you never know where it’s going to be,” Mr. Levine said by telephone from a Starbucks, in Sterling, VA. I cannot believe where we have come. I do not think that everyone is trained to carry on a gun to each place. This means that one should be careful outside because anyone knows what or who will can do something.
Starbucks said it best in the article. However, that doesn't mean I agree with it. I don't think this is necessarily the safest idea even if it does support local laws.
This is a strrretch, to relate this to our current economics curriculum. A gun control debate, does vaguely relate to 'business economics' to some degree. But in terms of our class's structure (especially recent topics, like the sequester, etc.)--Its difficult to tie in. Businesses should do what they can to stay out of politics. I agree with Travis. All this is going to do, is alienate certain sectors of customers. Recent polling has shown that most Americans ARE in favor of stricter gun-control...so this stands in opposition to a majority of consumers.
I agree with Cameron. Starbucks justified why it is allowing customer to carry guns to the store but personally I can't agree with it. I am curious how would this affect the psychology of the customers who do not own a gun. I don't own a gun but there are high chances that people inside starbucks might be carrying a gun, hence it will certainly influence my decision to go inside starbucks.
First off, I am going to start by saying that I am in support of people being able to carry/ own firearms, so please take my comment with a grain of salt. I did not realize there is such a huge discussion on pubic places like Starbucks allowing or not allowing customers to carry firearms. I always assumed it was based on state law and business did not have a right to discriminate. For example, if I walked into a place that did ban firearms with a gun in my purse would anyone really know? I must have failed to realize people care so highly about the topic. In general, I think it is important to be able to protect oneself when necessary and I appreciate Starbucks keep their business open to this notion. Though I agree with Starbuck’s allowing customers to carry guns in their store, other people do not have the same opinion. It looks like the boycott “Brew not Bullets” could really hurt Starbucks sales if it continues. In my opinion, I see Starbucks just trying to let customers do what they want. As mentioned before, it's a state law issue so if people are upset they should turn to their state representatives not get angry at corporations.
As Bianca stated, I agree and support the owning of firearms. My father would not be here today if he did not own a gun. Although I support this, and I understand where Starbucks is coming from in allowing firearms to be carried... but it also seems pretty dangerous. Guns in general are very sensitive, and what happens when someone fires their gun on accident? A friend of mine from Wisconsin told me this weekend that those who owned firearms were permitted to bring them to bars/clubs. I found this a little scary considering alcohol is usually involved. I understand that it is for safety... but I know I would feel a bit uncomfortable seeing a customer at Starbucks with a gun on his belt.
I believe if the certain individual has a concealed weapons permit, that its ok to carry a weapon into Starbucks. If they can pass the background checks that allow them to carry firearms, they are just exercising their rights as an American. Other businesses should also look at this option. I agree with Mo, businesses that involve the distribution of alcohol should not be allowed guns to be brought in. Gun control is always going to be a topic that is highly debated. This is how people protect themselves and/or how accidents can happen.
I am in full support of Starbucks here. It seems like everyone is jumping on the "guns are bad" bandwagon lately. Glad to see some corporations are still willing to show their support for the second amendment.
I agree with Utsav. I personally feel scared when coming to Starbucks and knowing that somebody is carrying guns to the store. I understand this is for the safety of people but it will take time for people to get used to this new allowance.
I think in the terms of marketing, starbucks made the right choice but in terms of safety, they did not. Going off of what Travis said, starbucks said all the right things in that they want there customers to express themselves and if that means, carrying, then so be it. This shows that they live by the phrase, "the customer is always right." In terms of safety, I think any amount of guns is less safe than no guns, regardless of if their intended for protection.
Starbucks itself had the perfect response to this question “Our rationale is that we deeply respect the views of our customers on both sides of the issue but believe that supporting local laws is the right way to ensure a safe environment for both our customers and employees.” The are choosing to allow what the local government allows. Politicizing your business is a surefire way to alienate some aspect of your clientele. Do I think it makes Starbucks any safer than another coffee shop that doesn't allow guns, no. But I also don't think it is anymore dangerous. Its a wash.
ReplyDelete“There’s crime all around and you never know where it’s going to be,” Mr. Levine said by telephone from a Starbucks, in Sterling, VA. I cannot believe where we have come. I do not think that everyone is trained to carry on a gun to each place. This means that one should be careful outside because anyone knows what or who will can do something.
ReplyDeleteStarbucks said it best in the article. However, that doesn't mean I agree with it. I don't think this is necessarily the safest idea even if it does support local laws.
ReplyDeleteThis is a strrretch, to relate this to our current economics curriculum. A gun control debate, does vaguely relate to 'business economics' to some degree. But in terms of our class's structure (especially recent topics, like the sequester, etc.)--Its difficult to tie in.
ReplyDeleteBusinesses should do what they can to stay out of politics. I agree with Travis. All this is going to do, is alienate certain sectors of customers. Recent polling has shown that most Americans ARE in favor of stricter gun-control...so this stands in opposition to a majority of consumers.
I agree with Cameron. Starbucks justified why it is allowing customer to carry guns to the store but personally I can't agree with it. I am curious how would this affect the psychology of the customers who do not own a gun. I don't own a gun but there are high chances that people inside starbucks might be carrying a gun, hence it will certainly influence my decision to go inside starbucks.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I am going to start by saying that I am in support of people being able to carry/ own firearms, so please take my comment with a grain of salt. I did not realize there is such a huge discussion on pubic places like Starbucks allowing or not allowing customers to carry firearms. I always assumed it was based on state law and business did not have a right to discriminate. For example, if I walked into a place that did ban firearms with a gun in my purse would anyone really know? I must have failed to realize people care so highly about the topic. In general, I think it is important to be able to protect oneself when necessary and I appreciate Starbucks keep their business open to this notion.
ReplyDeleteThough I agree with Starbuck’s allowing customers to carry guns in their store, other people do not have the same opinion. It looks like the boycott “Brew not Bullets” could really hurt Starbucks sales if it continues. In my opinion, I see Starbucks just trying to let customers do what they want. As mentioned before, it's a state law issue so if people are upset they should turn to their state representatives not get angry at corporations.
As Bianca stated, I agree and support the owning of firearms. My father would not be here today if he did not own a gun. Although I support this, and I understand where Starbucks is coming from in allowing firearms to be carried... but it also seems pretty dangerous. Guns in general are very sensitive, and what happens when someone fires their gun on accident? A friend of mine from Wisconsin told me this weekend that those who owned firearms were permitted to bring them to bars/clubs. I found this a little scary considering alcohol is usually involved. I understand that it is for safety... but I know I would feel a bit uncomfortable seeing a customer at Starbucks with a gun on his belt.
ReplyDeleteI believe if the certain individual has a concealed weapons permit, that its ok to carry a weapon into Starbucks. If they can pass the background checks that allow them to carry firearms, they are just exercising their rights as an American. Other businesses should also look at this option. I agree with Mo, businesses that involve the distribution of alcohol should not be allowed guns to be brought in. Gun control is always going to be a topic that is highly debated. This is how people protect themselves and/or how accidents can happen.
ReplyDeleteI am in full support of Starbucks here. It seems like everyone is jumping on the "guns are bad" bandwagon lately. Glad to see some corporations are still willing to show their support for the second amendment.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Utsav. I personally feel scared when coming to Starbucks and knowing that somebody is carrying guns to the store. I understand this is for the safety of people but it will take time for people to get used to this new allowance.
ReplyDeleteI think in the terms of marketing, starbucks made the right choice but in terms of safety, they did not. Going off of what Travis said, starbucks said all the right things in that they want there customers to express themselves and if that means, carrying, then so be it. This shows that they live by the phrase, "the customer is always right." In terms of safety, I think any amount of guns is less safe than no guns, regardless of if their intended for protection.
ReplyDelete