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I disagree with the idea of collectively going anywhere to prove a point where an invitation to do so hasn't been provided by the business owner. That doesn't mean I remain silent. I communicate with my local, state and federal legislators and I educate my family and friends. Prior to the Starbucks announcement, if I were open carrying and in need of a cup of coffee then stopping by Starbucks would have been a minor event. Showing up with several people carrying firearms and a camera is grandstanding. I would expect it to induce a negative response as that was it's purpose.

That being said I disagree with Mr. Schultz and I will not do business with Starbucks again. His initial letter is not what drove my decision. It was his response to Poppy about why there is no ban. He said his people would feel uncomfortable when confronting a customer holding a firearm. IMHO, his answer implies that the open carry person that is asked to leave, is somehow less rational or is more prone to creating a disturbance than a non carrying customer.

One has to make up one's own mind as to whether he or she still wants to spend money at Starbucks. I just ask that the firearm community stop demonstrations without invitation. I see more damage than good with this approach.