So I just replied to an e-mail from Walgreens

[Otto_Harper]

I just got an e-mail from Walgreen's with the title "Where Did You Go?" I thought I would share what I sent back to them, especially since after I hit "SEND" on their website, it was not at all clear to me that the message actually went all the way through.

This is in response to an e-mail I received with the title "Where Did You Go"

I thought it might be of some value to let you know why I will no longer be shopping at, or ordering from Walgreens, now or in the future.

As an elderly male, it is hardly something that directly impacts me at the moment, but, your Corporate policies with regard to Mifepristone, and your decision to play games with where and to whom it will be dispensed have caused me to decline to do any further business with your company.

Women have the right to full health care, without having to second guess whether their local drugstore will provide them the medicines required for their current health issues, or whether the store will be under the control of a political minority who seeks to disrupt the availability of some treatments to some individuals, based on their own religious dogmas and delusions.

Beyond this immediate issue, you have shown that I cannot trust you to be there for me or my family when a moment of need comes around. You have shown that your first response will be to check with your political masters, not just provide the medicines and care that are needed at the time.

[MyOwnPeace]

1. Nicely done.......

hope somebody THERE actually reads it and not leaving you just 'preaching to the choir!'

[SheilaAnn]

2. That is perfection, thank you. n/t

[2naSalit]

3. Thank you!

[Blue Owl]

4. (chef's kiss)

[Rebl2]

6. Excellent note

Hope many do the same and stop shopping there.

[3Hotdogs]

50. Two days ago, I had to send a pair of shoes back to Merrell.... wrong size. I had a choice:

FedEX or Walgreens. Walgreens is 6 blocks away. FedEx is 4 miles.

I chose FedEx.

[snowybirdie]

7. Beautiful

Thanks cor supporting women's rights

[CharleyDog]

8. Thank you!

Walgreens must be testing the waters to see what damage they have done to themselves. Not that they would listen to people, I have no doubt they don't care, really, except for their share holders.

[soldierant]

65. They care about their bottom line.

And they are aware that behind every letter of compaint they receive are 9-10 others which did not get sent. So it never hurts to make your feelings known. If they don't care about you, they do care about your oney.

[fierywoman]

9. bravissimo !!!

[peppertree]

12. Ecco!

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All the more so, given that the owners of Walgreens are Italian Opus Dei freaks (especially the CEO's wife - a real Lady MacBeth type).

I'm only surprised they didn't pull this garbage before.

[niyad]

39. Not sure who you mean. The CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance is Rosalind Brewer.

[peppertree]

45. Hi. I was referring to Stefano Pessina and his vicious wife, Ornella Barra.

Italian fascists can be just as dangerous as U.S. ones - but they often have that "cultured" flair that allows them to pass for moderates.

Ma, sono tutti ladri!

[irisblue]

10. Good on you, good on you

[CaptainTruth]

11. Excellent response!

[Diamond_Dog]

13. Thank you so much

For supporting women’s’ right to full health care. I hope many more men will follow your example and step up and stand with us.

[evolves]

14. Fantastic!

[PatSeg]

15. Excellent!

[sdfernando]

16. Thank you! This is a great reasoned response! /nt

[Kittycatkat]

17. Thank you. I just added Walgreens to my no-go list.

[Otto_Harper]

19. I recognize that there are fewer and fewer alternatives

With the consolidation of the health care system under mega-money, there are vanishingly few places to go when you exclude Walgreens. I already don't like CVS, and, Walmart, fuhgeddaboudit. I still bring all of my medical purchases to a local independent shop, even if I could shave a few bucks off by going to the biggies.

I am not under the delusion that my action will mean Jack-diddly-squat to these folks, but, as a single droplet, at least I can lend my insignificant weight to the flood.

[wryter2000]

22. Omg

You even know the difference between less and fewer.

[Hekate]

18. Thank you, thank you, thank you

Only one request: stick a print-out in an envelope and mail it to corporate HQ.

[LoisB]

20. Excellent! Direct, to the point, and not angry.

[wryter2000]

21. You write well

[Danmel]

23. That is a very well written response 👏

[Nanuke]

24. Excellent

I too have taken my business elsewhere. I am also boycotting CBS due to the 60 Minute MTG debacle. I’ve let both of these businesses know why but not as eloquently as you.

[ancianita]

25. Thank you! You speak for me!

Thank you for sharing!

[Paper Roses]

26. Well done, thanks from all of us who care about women's rights. n/t

[MontanaMama]

27. Thank you!

I appreciate you standing up for women.

[Otto_Harper]

28. Its not just women

I am trying to stand up for humans, against the onslaught of Narcissistic Sociopaths.

[usaf-vet]

29. Can I steal that word for word. Because my local Walgreens needs to hear the same message.

Thanks.

Wisconsin just sent a very CLEAR message in the State Supreme Court race by electing a progressive to the court and changing the balance of power from Ultra conservative to now a 4 - 3 progressive court.

Women want and deserve the rights to their bodies, and they clearly don't want pharmacies and courts to steal those rights.

[Otto_Harper]

40. Please use in whatever manner you deem appropriate (NT)

[dchill]

30. That is an excellent letter, and should serve as an...

...excellent blueprint for many more that hopefully will be sent!

Kudos!

[republianmushroom]

31. I like it

[Sky Jewels]

32. DUers: Here's a website that lists independent pharmacies nationwide:

It might be worth calling stores first to find out what their policies are about Mifepristone, and tell them you want to support them if they continue to provide it to those who need it.

https://pharmacyfinder.rxlocal.com/pharmacyfinder/

[ms liberty]

33. Well said. n/t

[Mosby]

34. Why should they sell it?

They and the single distributer are being threatened by multiple AGs. The distributor already said they won't distribute the drug in 31 states.

Pretty soon Dr offices will have lawyers on staff to check over the doctors scripts.

https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/policy/2023/3/15/23639267/walgreens-abortion-pill-mifepristone-mifeprex-misoprostol

[Otto_Harper]

44. It all depends on their corporate mission

If they are in business to provide maximal profit income for shareholders, equity funders, venture capitalists or hedge funds, then they should take the easy, slimy way out and do as they are doing. If their mission is to provide the necessary care and medicine required by their customer patients, then they need to stand up to all of the AG's and say, "Try it and you're in for a very long and very messy fight".

By taking the actions that they have, they have defined their mission. My own personal mission is to withhold support from such organizations.

[calimary]

35. WOW! EXCELLENT response, Otto_Harper!

Mongo impressed!

[tavernier]

36. Oh my!

Speechless.

[niyad]

37. Thank you so very nuch for supporting women's rights, and for expressing it so

beautifully. Blessings to you for caring about all people.

[iluvtennis]

38. Awesome reply - my Gen Z daughters and I thank you. n/t

[markodochartaigh]

41. As citizens the national political levers of power

to which we have access are the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. As consumers we have access to the lever of power which is the corporations. I think that it is important to use all of the access that we have. Of course, the more that we give up our status as citizens to embrace our status as consumers the less we are able to access the political levers of power.

[usonian]

42. Could you post the email address?

They don't email me, but methinks they deserve a few more messages.

[FemDemERA]

43. Thank you

[AncientOfDays]

46. Caution!

I've been getting emails purportedly from walgreens and others -that are not actually from Walgreens - they are phishing. If you reply to such emails, make sure they are actually from who they say they are.

[happybird]

47. Well done!

Thank you.

[flying_wahini]

48. Great letter!

[Tesha]

49. Perfect!

[Scrivener7]

51. .

[Martin68]

52. Excellent letter! I love the restraint with a powerful sting.

This was priceless: ..."under the control of a political minority who seeks to disrupt the availability of some treatments to some individuals, based on their own religious dogmas and delusions." I may borrow that.

[Faux pas]

53. Bravo!

[mgardener]

54. Way to go!

Good for you!
And thanks!

[bluboid]

55. wow!!!!!!!!! beautiful statement!

[bucolic_frolic]

56. Powerful!! Way to go!

[UpInArms]

57. Well said

[Evolve Dammit]

58. Masterfully done. I'm not that tactful. Plus they have screwed up so many Rx's should have left long

ago. Very poor.

[tclambert]

59. You vote with the dollars you spend as well as the ballots you cast.

[Wild blueberry]

60. Thank you

Well written and well done!

[liberalla]

61. Well done! That was a great letter. Please let us know if you get a reply!

[malaise]

62. A fabulous response

Rec

[ificandream]

63. K&R X 100

[SunSeeker]

64. K & R

[AllBlue]

67. Nice!

Thank you for your service.

[NoMoreRepugs]

68. Nice job OH.

[sellitman]

69. Don't usually shop there

Now I never will.

Good reply.

Cheers,

Kevin

[camartinwv]

70. I have also decided not to do business with Walgreens for the same reasons.

I did not send them an email. I just transferred my numerous prescriptions to CVS.

[Stuart G]

71. K and R. Thanks for posting.