“Compromise, is part of the glue thats holds us together as a nation… That sense of respect we owe others, whether or not they believe as we do… is the price of citizenship,” wrote Richard Bosson, the New Mexico Supreme Court justice. On September 17th, Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, respectfully requested its customers in America: please don’t bring guns to our stores. In his open letter,  he stated the reasons for his demand, the people’s demand, that such behavior upsets other customers and is troublous. Some commented on his decision and referred to him as “anti-American” and “pro-socialist.” However, isn’t Schultz trying to claim the sense of respect for those who do not feel comfortable with people carrying  guns around them?

People should live to respect others, but not to abuse their Individual Right to obtain their personal convenience or desires. Schultz put aside the benefit of his company to pursue what was right to do. His consideration towards others shows the strong value of his company and the reputation it deserves. He is asking instead of declaring for the cooperation from its customers to stop bringing guns to their stores. “That shouldn’t be too hard. Right?” (Jon Fasman)