As much as I despise smoking-- the smell, the taste, and the harmful effects that come attached to every piece of stick in its box, Walgreens is going to fight for what makes them millions of dollars each year. I too find it ironic that they are a drug store but are actively selling one of the top killers in America and the one thing responsible for most of our illnesses. Unfortunately, they (like the rest of our businesses) are thinking with their pockets-- not with their hearts). I do believe that Walgreens will obviously suffer if they stop selling cigarettes and that's why they are doing everything in their power to stop it from happening. Business wise this makes perfect sense. Morally, not so much.
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As much as I despise smoking-- the smell, the taste, and the harmful effects that come attached to every piece of stick in its box, Walgreens is going to fight for what makes them millions of dollars each year. I too find it ironic that they are a drug store but are actively selling one of the top killers in America and the one thing responsible for most of our illnesses. Unfortunately, they (like the rest of our businesses) are thinking with their pockets-- not with their hearts). I do believe that Walgreens will obviously suffer if they stop selling cigarettes and that's why they are doing everything in their power to stop it from happening. Business wise this makes perfect sense. Morally, not so much.
December 14, 2009 - 5:05amThis Comment
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