Russian Vodka Pulled from Shelves Across US, Canada: Video
In a symbolic act of anger, Russian vodka is being dumped by Americans who feel they need to do something in support of beleaguered Ukrainians. “Russia is acting as though its 1939 and going into Europe with a full…
In a symbolic act of anger, Russian vodka is being dumped by Americans who feel they need to do something in support of beleaguered Ukrainians.
“Russia is acting as though its 1939 and going into Europe with a full force that they have in the Ukraine,” tavern owner Bill McCormick of Bend, Oregon said, according to KPTV.
McCormick, who owns Pine Tavern, dumped every drop of Russian vodka he had, which set him back about $200.
“This may be small, but every small thing makes a difference,” said Jamie Stratton, partner and wine director in Jacob Liquor Exchange of Wichita, Kansas, according to KSNW-TV.
“I guess this is our sanction. We don’t support it. There’s no reason to support it,“ he said, noting that the store dumped part of its inventory and took the rest off the shelves for now.
“If a customer requests these items, obviously we’re here to sell. That’s what we do,” Stratton said. “But I’m not going to put it on the shelves. There’s no reason for it to be here. We’re not supporting them.”
Stratton found a way to mix good business and good politics by selling Ukrainian