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In reply to the discussion: Black men arrested at Philadelphia Starbucks agree to meet with CEO [View all]Merlot
(9,696 posts)40. Locking them up for 9 hours was on the police
The police should be the ones held accountable. It's easy to pile on Starbucks, but I doubt that they have a racist policy. What they had was a manager who did something horrible, and that manager is no longer with the company.
The police were under no obligation to arrest the 2 men. They could have evaluated the situation, and spoke to the mens friend, as well as the manager who made the call. They didn't do anything to de-escalate the situation. I hope the two men sue the police.
And, fwiw, am not a fan of Starbucks, but also know they are not chick-fil-a.
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Starbucks should fire the manager and Starbucks should give the men $$$$$ for the embarrassment
trueblue2007
Apr 2018
#34
my wife added starbucks to the list of businesses we won't spend our money on.
beachbum bob
Apr 2018
#2
Well Mr.Johnson, maybe you should fire that manager. There could have been other ways of handling
YOHABLO
Apr 2018
#6
I'm really really sick of them pushing that awful PIKE crap. How can.anyone think that tastes good?
YOHABLO
Apr 2018
#12
No it's like everything else in this country ... BAD or NO training. It's called management skills.
YOHABLO
Apr 2018
#14
Good question. Remove ignorance. Open people's eyes to the truth that no human being is better
c-rational
Apr 2018
#17
Has anyone seen a mention of how long the two men were waiting for their friend?
No Vested Interest
Apr 2018
#32