Poll Results: Starbucks to Start Selling Alcohol in Some Atlanta Area Stores

Sixty-one percent of reader's who took said they thought it was a good idea for Starbucks to start selling alcohol in their stores, while 38 percent thought it was a bad idea.

Here are some of the comments we received on the issue:

This is one of the most terrible ideas I have heard of. As others have said if I wanted an alcoholic drink I would go to a bar. - Vicki

Howard fired the previous CEO because he was going in many directions and not focusing on the core of the company. Howard himself closed all the stores nationwide for three hours and apologising to his barista's saying the focus was not on the core of what the company originally started from COFFEE. The previous CEO was focusing on Music, DVD, and Books to be sold in the stores which all compliment coffee and tea. Now Howard is going towards fruit juices and Alcohol. This for sure not the core of the company also the barista's underage can't serve alcohol. GOOD job Howard!!! - Mashty

Actually, this is great. There are many times I want the atmosphere of Starbucks but don't necessarily want coffee. It's not a bar scene. I can go, have a glass of wine, and read in a comfortable chair or meet a friend for quiet conversation. Granted, some people need a nice place to go where there is no alcohol. I hope Starbucks offers both business models for this very reason. - Roux

Here are some of the comments we received on the Cumming Patch Facebook Fan Page:

They are becoming a full-serve restaurant. - Amanda

Hope they plan on recycling any glass, cardboard, aluminum and other reusable materials created by this idea. - Denise

Awesome $4 for a cup of coffee and now $30 for a six-pack. Sign Me Up! - Andrew

Bad idea. I like hanging at Starbucks and have no desire to be around a bunch of obnoxious drunks. If i did, I'd go to a bar. Wow, I sound old.... - Misti

woo hoo Irish coffee!!! - Chasity

Barbucks! - Dan

Bad idea! There are plenty of other places people can go to if they choose to drink. Can we have just a few places that are ok for teens/young people of all ages, please? - Vicki

The poll that began on Thursday, Jan. 26, is now closed, but you can still voice your opinion in the comment box.

Editor's Note: This was not a scientific poll.