In an AJC article on Starbucks ministering to the poor by opening stores in "latte deserts," they end with the musings of Leroy Z, one of the Walkin' Woke. While glad they offer him an alternative to Mickey D's Koffee Klatch, Bad Bad Leroy Z remains skeptical: "They wouldn't be here if they didn't think they could make money."
Wow. Let's unpack that.
Leroy seems to think that Starbucks should be serving up his daily dose at a loss as if they are somehow obligated to provide this as some form of humanitarian aid to his community. Almost as if he sees his domain as a third world enclave in America. Or maybe there really is an entitlement segment of our modern times that is not only asking for handouts but has been conditioned to view "something for nothing" as a basic right. Restricted to their community.
But for the great bleached un-woke-able there is an upside. When you pay the un-woke premium for your daily dose you will be helping Starbucks keep serving the nearby needy who cannot figure out a Mr. Coffee.
Wow. Let's unpack that.
Leroy seems to think that Starbucks should be serving up his daily dose at a loss as if they are somehow obligated to provide this as some form of humanitarian aid to his community. Almost as if he sees his domain as a third world enclave in America. Or maybe there really is an entitlement segment of our modern times that is not only asking for handouts but has been conditioned to view "something for nothing" as a basic right. Restricted to their community.
But for the great bleached un-woke-able there is an upside. When you pay the un-woke premium for your daily dose you will be helping Starbucks keep serving the nearby needy who cannot figure out a Mr. Coffee.
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