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In support of Starbucks

Today, I made a video in defense of Starbucks. I am a big coffee fan, but that is not why I did it. I found out that Starbucks has been getting backlash for openly supporting same-sex marriage. I also found out that it was their support that help solidify the legislation in Washington state. I try not to be political, but so many have politicized the gay marriage issue. I support the people. Which, by the way, sums up my political views. There are people, American citizens, that have needs and desires that can easily be met. These needs don't directly effect me. But when you single out groups that you will give or deny rights to based on your own views, it indirectly effects me and all of us.

We have come to an age of information. We are now informed of all the things going on around the world. When we see atrocities around the world, we get incensed. And we should. We still have racial and sexual inequality in this informed world; in this informed country. Sometimes I get the feeling that there is nothing I can DO to help. There are people dying in Africa, what can I do about it? There are starving people in China. I already eat my peas, what else can I do? So this time, I made a video. A positive video. One that is in support and full of gratitude. I could have been angry and made a hate video about how terrible the people are that are boycotting Starbucks. But that is against the point; the love if you will.

Love and gratitude are the two most powerful tools in this world. They can change the world. When big corporations show support for dignity and equality, it gives us all hope that we can stand up too. We can make a difference. So I support them. I will support you in your strides to make this world a better place too. I might make a video. I won't protest. It's too negative. I am FOR peace, not against war. I am FOR corporations that support same-sex marriage, not against the boycotters.

Peace. Love and coffee. :)
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