Co-hosts of “The View” clashed over California Governor Gavin Newsom’s call to cut ties with Walgreens over its refusal to sell abortion pills in certain states based on regulations.
Alyssa Farah Griffin argued that the California governor had the “wrong target” and should not be targeting a private company for following state laws.
However, Whoopi Goldberg pushed back and said that Newsom’s target was the attorney generals who wrote to Walgreens, warning the company that its plan to distribute abortion pills through the mail might violate state and federal laws.
Co-host Sunny Hostin added that Newsom has the power to make corporations be “good corporate citizens.” Joy Behar argued that the drugstore chain should respond to the AG’s warnings by refusing to sell Viagra pills.
“Somebody has to stick up for the women and he’s doing that,” she said.
Takeaways:
Co-hosts of “The View” clashed over California Governor Gavin Newsom’s call to cut ties with Walgreens over its refusal to sell abortion pills in certain states based on regulations.
Alyssa Farah Griffin argued that the California governor had the “wrong target” and should not be targeting a private company for following state laws.
Whoopi Goldberg pushed back and said that Newsom’s target was the attorney generals who wrote to Walgreens, warning the company that its plan to distribute abortion pills through the mail might violate state and federal laws.
Co-host Sunny Hostin added that Newsom has the power to make corporations be “good corporate citizens.” Joy Behar argued that the drugstore chain should respond to the AG’s warnings by refusing to sell Viagra pills.
Commentary:
The debate over Walgreens’ refusal to sell abortion pills in certain states highlights the ongoing struggle between private corporations and state and federal laws.
While some argue that the government should not interfere in the decisions of private companies, others argue that corporations have a responsibility to be “good corporate citizens.”
Republicans have been quick to defend Walgreens, arguing that the company is following state laws and should not be targeted by politicians. However, many women’s rights activists argue that the right to access safe and legal abortions is a fundamental human right, and that corporations should not be allowed to impede this right.
Ultimately, the debate over Walgreens’ refusal to sell abortion pills is likely to continue, as advocates on both sides of the issue push for their respective agendas.
