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Dahleen Glanton: Philadelphia and Starbucks settlements were a smart move, but when is settling not enough?

It was nice to hear that the two young men whom police led away from a Philadelphia Starbucks in handcuffs last month were able to reach such an amicable settlement with the city.

Taxpayers in Philadelphia may have dodged a huge financial bullet when officials agreed to spend $200,000 to help young entrepreneurs and a $1 payment each to the men who were hauled off to jail for basically refusing to order a cup of coffee.

But Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson aren't stupid. The two 23-year-olds are by no means walking away from this unfortunate incident empty-handed.

And there is

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