Cheaper, better Coffee -- Here's the Starbuck's Secret Handshake!

http://www.slate.com/id/2133754/?nav=ais
"Here's a little secret that Starbucks doesn't want you to know: They will serve you a better, stronger cappuccino if you want one, and they willcharge you less for it. Ask for it in any Starbucks and the barista willcomply without batting an eye. The puzzle is to work out why."

What if care of the poor by the government is a really good way to scare the middle class?

It's obviously not set up to directly meet the needs of the poor on the poor's terms -- so why is it the way it is?

I have friends who thought sincerely that the aid given was to help the poor join up with the middle class -- as Social Security was meant to do.

Starbuck's handling of price-sensitive consumers may offer an explanation for why our school systems and welfare systems make the choices they do -- who "the message" is for.

JulieB