“Rather than be bystanders, we have an opportunity...to use our company’s scale for good by sending a respectful and optimistic message to our elected officials to come together and reach common ground on this important issue

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, writing in a letter posted on the company’s blog. From Wednesday through Friday, Starbucks employees in Washington, D.C.,-area stores are being told to write “Come Together” on every cup of coffee they serve to encourage lawmakers to reach a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff.