Several conservative groups are pushing an anti-Starbucks campaign because of an objectionable quote on its coffee cups, 365gay.com reports. The quote in question is from Armistead Maupin, author of the gay-themed Tales of the City. It’s apparently part of a horrible secret agenda to promote literacy and cultural awareness while one sips a latte. Baylor University, a Baptist institution, has removed the offending cups from their campus.
You can view the quote on the site of the conservative Concerned Women for America. They also object to Starbucks’ support of gay pride events.
Some of us object to Starbucks on other grounds (sic)–we prefer the even darker roastiness of Peet’s or the ambiance of a local, private coffeehouse. Still, it’s perhaps worth contacting Starbucks to show your support, since the far right is requesting their followers to voice objections to the company. Stop in for a cappucino or chai as well; certainly we mothers can use all the boost we can get.
