Acting on Principle

January 21, 2015 ~ slfuchs

I switched my Rx’s to CVS
I felt that I must
It’s not about ease
It’s all about trust!

It’s less convenient
And parking’s not free
Unlike at the other
Big pharmacy!

There’s no drive through
On cold winter days
And by comparison
The store is a maze.

But these things
Matter less to me
than the fact CVS
Is TOBACCO FREE!

Published by slfuchs

Loving husband, father, grandfather and rabbi. Author of, "What's in It for Me? Finding Ourselves in Biblical Narratives,” "ToraHighlights,” “Why the Kof?,” “Why Triple Chai?,” "Who Created God?," and "...And Often the First Jew." On October 17, 2017, Rabbi Fuchs was selected as the recipient of the Vanderbilt Divinity School's Distinguished Alumnus Award. To be considered for this award, one must demonstrate excellence and distinction in justice-making through their efforts in congregational ministry, religious institutions, non-denominational/all-inclusive organizations, community–based organizations, government, or other social institutions. Spent last four falls serving in Milan, Italy, (2013) and Germany (2014-2016). Otherwise, he enjoy writing and speaking after serving three congregations and as President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism. He is currently serving as Rabbi of Bat Yam Temple of the Islands, Sanibel, Florida. View all posts by slfuchs

2 thoughts on “Acting on Principle”

lisabook2 says:

January 21, 2015 at 9:36 pm

I am glad you are acting for what you believe in. There are too many people that don’t. I see this a political move from cvs though. Removing cigarettes from shelves doesn’t help someone quit, it is an addiction. Removing cigarettes doesn’t stop young people from starting the habit. If the company puts money into educating youth about the dangers of smoking, and assists interested people in quitting with the appropriate resources, then i say it is worthwhile for them to remove the cigarettes. Do you know if cvs is doing anything for smoking cessation and smoking prevention in youth?

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slfuchs says:

January 21, 2015 at 9:48 pm

CVS has signs up advertising smoking cessation programs prominently behind the cash register. In that same location Walgreen’s sells cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. This is costing CVS millions (I would guess) in lost revenue. Not being party to an addiction that causes nearly half a million people to die each year may be, as you say, Lisa, “a political statement.” But it is a VITAL political statement, and I hope other pharmacies will follow suit.

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