I HAVE BEEN ASSURED THIS IS TRUE......
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> only pass this on. Words fail me.
>
>
>
> Recently, British 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
> Royal 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.
> If you feel the
> same as I do then pass this along.
> Thanks very much
> for your support. I know you'll all be there again
> when I deploy once more.
> Sgt.
> Howard Wright,
>
> 1 Platoon, Recon Company, Royal Marines
>
> PLEASE DON'T DELETE THIS...
> PLEASE PASS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR E- MAIL LIST, IN MEMORY OF
> ALL THE TROOPS WHO HAVE BEEN WOUNDED, LOST LIMBS AND
> EVEN 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.
> only pass this on. Words fail me.
>
>
>
> Recently, British 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
> Royal 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.
> If you feel the
> same as I do then pass this along.
> Thanks very much
> for your support. I know you'll all be there again
> when I deploy once more.
> Sgt.
> Howard Wright,
>
> 1 Platoon, Recon Company, Royal Marines
>
> PLEASE DON'T DELETE THIS...
> PLEASE PASS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR E- MAIL LIST, IN MEMORY OF
> ALL THE TROOPS WHO HAVE BEEN WOUNDED, LOST LIMBS AND
> EVEN 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.
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by John E Pallister on -
Hi Arthur,
I think a situation like this will no doubt get it's own justice served when you consider how many troops are out there, all with families or relatives that are in constant touch with one another. I don't think it will take too long for the word to get about.
Cheers
John
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Permalink Reply by David Nicol on -
Starbucks isn't a charity...do the soldiers want Primark to send them underwear as well! Good on them for not supporting these unwarranted, unnecessary and stupid wars.
They make excellent coffee by the way!
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Permalink Reply by John E Pallister on
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David,
It isn't the soldiers fault they are fighting this conflict, I'm afraid that decision falls well and truly on the shoulders of the Government that I may point out, we as a nation ellected !! As an ex-squaddie myself, I can vouch that any comforts that can be gained whilst doing these, sometimes, boring and repetative duties, with the risk of getting bumped-off in the process, are most welcome. Perhaps if the MP's themselves gave some of their exspense claims to these lads, they may not have had such a rough ride.
Cheers
John
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Permalink Reply by Rachel Slater on -
http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/starbucks.asp Worth reading this article for a bit of a background on it.
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Permalink Reply by John E Pallister on
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Hi Rachel,
Thanks for that, just goes to show that not everything is written in stone.
Cheers
John
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