• When I go to the supermarket at the weekend I might buy a bit more dry/tinned/frozen stuff than usual and make sure my cupboards are nice and full in case the family has to self isolate.

    I’m hoping this was said in jest. If not you might want to reconsider. Just buy what you need. It’s not like supplies are going to run out any time soon. People are selfish arseholes and it’s the most vulnerable that get left behind in situations like this. From my current experience in SE Asia I can vouch for the fact that hoarding shit is a cuntish thing to do. It’s the me first attitude that really grinds my gears atm.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNw1pyksKHo&feature=share

    I thought PM Lee handled it pretty well the other day.

  • I see nothing wrong with his statement.

    If he has to self isolate his family, he'd like to prepare to feed them and reduce trips to the shops. Self isolate.

    China has a forced quarantine of 60 million ppl, you think they shouldn't have stocked up their pantries?

    I don't believe in throwing food away so if they consume or donate it later, why the heavy words?

  • China has a forced quarantine of 60 million ppl, you think they shouldn't have stocked up their pantries?

    Small changes in behaviour at scale cause large problems :)

    If everyone goes out this weekend and buys significantly more food and supplies than they usually do the shelves get depleted and then people start to panic buy more and the shelves get further depleted causing more panic. Vicious circle.

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