I don't much like Starbcks, and never patronize them, but I would be glad for them to promote and sell my records (if I had any!). Maybe then I could afford their overpriced coffee.

It's ridiculous to accuse a retail corporation founded so recently for the late-sixties demise of the coffeehouse scene. Reallt now!

I recognize a few of the names signed to that "open letter," and most of them are names of artists and other personalities who I like and/or admire. I probably even agree with the basic principles they're trying to advance here, but ~ getting down to specifics ~ I can't agree that there's any valid reason to criticize either Bob or the company about this particular money-making venture.