Marquette University ethics prof Keith Bauer says: "Strictly speaking, if you take something from someone without their consent, it's stealing, but if, in this case [of the "Ghetto Latte"] Starbucks consents, it's not. Whether or not the company charges too much is irrelevant. It's not that you cross an ethical line in how much milk you pour. The line is when Starbucks says, 'no.' But there's a broader universe to this, the character of the people who do it. It seems that they may be of poor character -- opportunistic, taking advantage." (If you feel you have to comment on this -- there already are more than 500 related comments on this website -- go to the original Ghetto Latte post.) (Chicago Tribune)
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