[irishjuggler]

The free speech argument seems a little weak, Walgreens is challenging the ban on equal protection grounds. That would seem to be the better approach, as the city has yet to offer a cogent explanation why Safeway and Costco, which also have in-store pharmacies, are exempt from the ban.

[stripes1776]

What is the deal in San Francisco: Walgreens and Rite Aid cannot sell cigarettes anymore?

[gridlock]

They should just stop selling in San Francisco altogether. Let the Mayor deal with the huge, collective nicotine fit!

[Question Liberal Authority]

The free speech argument doesn't sound right. By that logic, Walgreens should sell black tar heroin because the product logo for the heroin would be protected free speech.

If they're determined to go with the free speech argument, they should put gay porn on the cigarette box. Then, selling the cigarettes in San Francisco would not only be protected free speech, but also mandatory.