Boycott Walgreens!

Catfishman · September 13, 2011, 07:26 AM

A Pharmacist in a Michigan Walgreens was fired for shooting back at two armed robbers.

Walgreens can do whatever they want with their business, but so can we.

MLeake · September 13, 2011, 07:27 AM

Already under discussion in L&CR, unless you intend to focus on the boycott aspect.

Skans · September 13, 2011, 07:30 AM

Ok. I like CVS better anyhow.

Stressfire · September 13, 2011, 08:10 AM

Interesting tactic, but boycotts probably don't require much training...

That said:Since he violated store policy, it's Walgreen's right to terminate his employment, despite the fact that he saved them some $ and likely his coworker's life.

Working in a location where carry is not allowed by anyone, employee or otherwise, I'm not terribly surprised at the company's reaction - would set a "dangerous" precedent to allow him to retain his job.

So to perhaps keep this alive for T&T purposes: What do I do if some random BG comes in? Hide under my desk with a letter opener, hope for the best, and be a breathing witness after the fact.

Dammit, Jim, I'm a librarian, not a security guard!

MLeake · September 13, 2011, 08:12 AM

Stressfire, the way I see it, the boycott is over the policy itself, not the individual firing. IE, such a boycott should only be lifted if Walgreen's revised their policy, not if they simply re-hire the pharmacist.

Stressfire · September 13, 2011, 08:17 AM

True, but how many corporate entities actually allow non-security employees to go armed?

Just about any handbook I've ever gotten from an employer has stated "no weapons to be carried by employees" Period. Heck, a drug store I worked at in college gave me grief over a box cutter I carried....for Pete's sake, I was a stock boy!

MLeake · September 13, 2011, 08:18 AM

Stressfire, I agree. This is actually a recurring debate in L&CR: the 2A rights of the individual vs the private property rights of businesses. I tend to take the position that a company that bans carry by employees should necessarily have armed security, but business owners don't like that approach, either.

Skans · September 13, 2011, 08:27 AM

I feel a post-traumatic stress disorder lawsuit coming on for Walgreens!

secret_agent_man · September 13, 2011, 08:27 AM

I take my own gun to Walgreens. Don't need any help from a pharmacist if SHTF, but it is appreciated of proffered. What does corporate think about that, my own gun policy, chuck 'em. I wish the guy well in his search for a new job. Walgreens will see the day they have to hire guys like him for security at their stores, if they don't already.

Catfishman · September 13, 2011, 08:29 AM

I understand this puts a business in a tough situation. But, not nearly as tough of a situation as the employee.

Just remember the pharmacist would likely be dead had he not had a gun.

**Mike Irwin** · September 13, 2011, 08:47 AM

This incident and its aftermath has been under discussion in L&CR for quite awhile now.

Closed as a duplicate.

September 13, 2011, 07:26 AM	#1
Catfishman Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 727	Boycott Walgreens! A Pharmacist in a Michigan Walgreens was fired for shooting back at two armed robbers. Walgreens can do whatever they want with their business, but so can we. Last edited by Catfishman; September 13, 2011 at 07:46 AM.

September 13, 2011, 08:10 AM	#4
Stressfire Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,497	Interesting tactic, but boycotts probably don't require much training... That said:Since he violated store policy, it's Walgreen's right to terminate his employment, despite the fact that he saved them some $ and likely his coworker's life. Working in a location where carry is not allowed by anyone, employee or otherwise, I'm not terribly surprised at the company's reaction - would set a "dangerous" precedent to allow him to retain his job. So to perhaps keep this alive for T&T purposes: What do I do if some random BG comes in? Hide under my desk with a letter opener, hope for the best, and be a breathing witness after the fact. Dammit, Jim, I'm a librarian, not a security guard! __________________ "The best diplomat I know is a fully charged phaser bank" - Montgomery Scott

September 13, 2011, 08:17 AM	#6
Stressfire Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,497	True, but how many corporate entities actually allow non-security employees to go armed? Just about any handbook I've ever gotten from an employer has stated "no weapons to be carried by employees" Period. Heck, a drug store I worked at in college gave me grief over a box cutter I carried....for Pete's sake, I was a stock boy! __________________ "The best diplomat I know is a fully charged phaser bank" - Montgomery Scott

September 13, 2011, 08:47 AM	#11
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	This incident and its aftermath has been under discussion in L&CR for quite awhile now. Closed as a duplicate. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 13, 2011, 07:27 AM	#2
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Already under discussion in L&CR, unless you intend to focus on the boycott aspect.

September 13, 2011, 07:30 AM	#3
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	Ok. I like CVS better anyhow.

September 13, 2011, 08:12 AM	#5
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Stressfire, the way I see it, the boycott is over the policy itself, not the individual firing. IE, such a boycott should only be lifted if Walgreen's revised their policy, not if they simply re-hire the pharmacist.

September 13, 2011, 08:18 AM	#7
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Stressfire, I agree. This is actually a recurring debate in L&CR: the 2A rights of the individual vs the private property rights of businesses. I tend to take the position that a company that bans carry by employees should necessarily have armed security, but business owners don't like that approach, either.

September 13, 2011, 08:27 AM	#8
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	I feel a post-traumatic stress disorder lawsuit coming on for Walgreens!

September 13, 2011, 08:27 AM	#9
secret_agent_man Junior member Join Date: March 25, 2011 Posts: 463	I take my own gun to Walgreens. Don't need any help from a pharmacist if SHTF, but it is appreciated of proffered. What does corporate think about that, my own gun policy, chuck 'em. I wish the guy well in his search for a new job. Walgreens will see the day they have to hire guys like him for security at their stores, if they don't already.

September 13, 2011, 08:29 AM	#10
Catfishman Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 727	I understand this puts a business in a tough situation. But, not nearly as tough of a situation as the employee. Just remember the pharmacist would likely be dead had he not had a gun.