Coke still ‘real thing’ to Chattanooga resident
I read with interest recently about Coca-Cola’s desire to remain in Chattanooga and its loyalty to this area. It brought to mind the events of several years ago when a tornado struck East Brainerd on Friday night before Easter.
We got our chain saw, gathered our grown children and went to work helping friends who suffered damage. By mid-morning, we were sweaty and dirty. Debris was piled in the street like an obstacle course. I saw a red semi-truck making its way through the mess and wondered why in the world it would try to come in.
As it got closer, I realized it was a Coke truck. It stopped at each house to hand out 12-packs of water – at no cost. What a wonderful corporate citizen on a miserable day. How could I ever drink any other soda? Belated thanks to Coke!
KEN STILL
Benefits denial is unethical
The Free Press editorial of Aug. 2, 2014, is illogical, arrogant and theocratic.