Sgt Messner
My friend Brad is home on leave from an Army base in Germany. He will accompany his unit back to Iraq in June. Props to Brad for his courage and his service to the United States of America. We will soon resume selling the "g.i. joe" blend and sending coffee and support items to our troops in combat. Thanks Brad!
I have been busy trying to run this coffeehouse as usual, get caught up on paperwork, deal with the Starbucks issue, and race on weekends. I don't sleep much.
Time is drawing short and some critical decisions need to be made. Many people have recommended that I just submit to Starbucks and change the name of my business. They have too much money and could squeeze me out of business, right? Maybe I'm an idealist, but in my mind this isn't just about a little café in Tulsa Oklahoma. This is about what is right and wrong. This is about a corporation trying to live above the rules, and lay claim to words that have been in the coffee industry for a century. I'm not the kind of guy to lay down and let the schoolyard bully push me around.
The response to the attorneys will happen this week. Should I press the issue and take a chance of being sued? If I am sued, where will I get the money for a lawyer? Will someone trustworthy of this case work pro bono? If I cannot find a lawyer, can I stand up for myself in court? I know I am right; and I know that I can clearly state the case. If I must have a lawyer for a lawsuit and do not have one, should I play it safe and negotiate backward? There is much to consider.
If Starbucks files a lawsuit against me, they will surely try to get an injuction to close my doors until the matter has been settled. They know that would run me out of business. Unless I can find another way to make money in the meantime. Operate under a different company name? Sell coffee out the back door? Refuse to close the doors and risk contempt of court and jail-time?
Sure, Starbucks case is ridiculous. I am right. You know it, I know it, and I'm sure they know it. But that doesn't mean they won't try to hurt me. These are some of the things I must consider...
When it comes down to it, I will fight until I have nothing more to give. This is the United States of America.
I'll keep this blog updated more regularly.
I have been busy trying to run this coffeehouse as usual, get caught up on paperwork, deal with the Starbucks issue, and race on weekends. I don't sleep much.
Time is drawing short and some critical decisions need to be made. Many people have recommended that I just submit to Starbucks and change the name of my business. They have too much money and could squeeze me out of business, right? Maybe I'm an idealist, but in my mind this isn't just about a little café in Tulsa Oklahoma. This is about what is right and wrong. This is about a corporation trying to live above the rules, and lay claim to words that have been in the coffee industry for a century. I'm not the kind of guy to lay down and let the schoolyard bully push me around.
The response to the attorneys will happen this week. Should I press the issue and take a chance of being sued? If I am sued, where will I get the money for a lawyer? Will someone trustworthy of this case work pro bono? If I cannot find a lawyer, can I stand up for myself in court? I know I am right; and I know that I can clearly state the case. If I must have a lawyer for a lawsuit and do not have one, should I play it safe and negotiate backward? There is much to consider.
If Starbucks files a lawsuit against me, they will surely try to get an injuction to close my doors until the matter has been settled. They know that would run me out of business. Unless I can find another way to make money in the meantime. Operate under a different company name? Sell coffee out the back door? Refuse to close the doors and risk contempt of court and jail-time?
Sure, Starbucks case is ridiculous. I am right. You know it, I know it, and I'm sure they know it. But that doesn't mean they won't try to hurt me. These are some of the things I must consider...
When it comes down to it, I will fight until I have nothing more to give. This is the United States of America.
I'll keep this blog updated more regularly.
posted by Brian at 7:47 AM
3 Comments:
Dude.
I set up my own blog just to be able to comment here.
Don't give in! I am boycotting Starbucks as of now!
Fight the good fight, Jeff! We're standing in line behind you - Consumerists and all. I'm reposting your issues on my local Craigslist (DC) and encouraging other people to boycott.
Ah, the boycott. Someone told me the other day that they don't like going to Starbucks, but when you're on the road...
But seriously, even if you're not taking a stand against injustice, can you really drink that piss water? It's terrible. Sorry, just my personal opinion.
I would choose to vote Starbucks out of office with my dollars simply because they don't serve a quality product. Thanks for the support. Drink GOOD coffee!
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