Starbucks’ 'Open-Access' Policy May Cost Taxpayers

Often times, there's more than meets the eye when it comes to branding. In Starbucks' case, an "open-access" policy is just the latest foray by private enterprise into the smorgasbord of government favoritism. And, instead of altruism, opening up to the non-paying public could be a cynical attempt to receive more taxpayer subsidies.