Food for thought. Or should I say coffee?
I'll explain. The other day I went into Starbucks because I absolutely needed a Caramel Frappuccino. Yes "needed" is the proper word because I don't know what I would have done without the jolt of creamy caffeine and sugary goodness. But I digress. As I said, I was in Starbucks and the following sign caught my eye.
Now, I understand what Starbucks is saying here, but am I the only one ever so slightly disturbed by this sign? Again, I'll explain. Since when is it necessary to broadcast that one is responsible and ethical? And secondly, are we so corrupt as humans that we can't even grow and sell coffee to each other in a way that respects and cares for the earth God gave us and the people who inhabit it? Lastly, why do we have to pay more for something that should have had the qualities of "Responsibly grown and Ethically traded" from the very beginning.
Just a thought.
I totally agree with you. Furthermore, what's so ethical about Starbucks trading one cup of coffee with me for $5 bucks!! Personally, I think there must be something in Starbuck's coffee that makes people get addicted to it. However, at those prices that is one theory I'm not about to set out to prove! I'll stick to my Bustelo, thank you very much. That's also responsibly grown. I mean, there's gotta be someone responsible for growing it, isn't there?
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