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To: abuelita who wrote (25581)	4/16/2003 10:18:14 AM
From: Mannie	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 104160

<A Starbucks representative in Seattle confirmed the corporation's actions, asserting that it seeks to "protect the public from confusion and deception."> OOF! Maybe they can get away with Haidabux. Go have coffee there everyday you are in town.

To: abuelita who wrote (25581)	4/16/2003 2:07:59 PM
From: altair19	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 104160

Scooter, This sounds like Starbucks PR isn't doing it's job very well. Bullying a tiny entity that doesn't represent a credible threat is a losing strategy. All the Haidabucks people have to do is get the press, and a good lawyer to take Starbuck on for free. It's hard to imagine a savy marketing firm like Starbucks would go after this one. This is a classic David and Goliath gig....get in front of a jury and you'll lose almost every time. The opening argument I would use is as follows. Altair19: Phuck you, you Altair19: You phucking bastard guys Altair19: How can you sue a company that is less than one one thousanth of your size you phucking guys! Altair19: I am going to sue YOU! Starbucks: Your honor..I object! His Honor: Objection overruled.... ...and so it goes. Altair19esq.