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A group of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders is asking Starbucks to stop charging extra for vegan milk alternatives, saying the practice amounts to a tax on people who have embraced plant-based lifestyles. ....

New York , United States , Howard Schultz , Mellody Hobson , Elizabeth Webb Beyer , Stephenr Karcher , Matthew Fisher , Thomasw Blake , Megan Adams , James Cromwell , Associated Press , Nevada Based Hindu , Rajan Zed , Greek Orthodox , Elizabeth Webb , New York City , A Group Of Christian , Uddhist And Jewish Leaders Is Asking Starbucks To Stop Charging Extra For Vegan Milk Alternatives , Aying The Practice Amounts Toa Tax On People Who Have Embraced Plant Based Lifestyles Ina Statement Issued Friday , N Interfaith Coalition Led By Nevada Based Hindu Activist Rajan Zed Pressed The Coffee Chain To End Surcharges It Called Unethical And Unfaira Company Should Not Be In Business Of Taxing Individuals Who Had Chosen Plant Lifestyle , Aid Zeds Statement , Hich Was Also Signed By Thomasw Blake , N Episcopal Priest Greek Orthodox Clergyman Stephenr Karcher Buddhist Matthew Fisher And Jewish Rabbi Elizabeth Webb Beyer The Religious Leaders Cited Numerous Reasons Why Some Starbucks Customers Prefer Alternatives To Dairy , Ncluding Dietary Restrictions , Ethical Issues , Nvironmental Concerns ,