[count-your-change]

So what's wrong with rationing? Those who have a desperate need have a chance of getting some of what they need if not all while those whose needs are less receive less than what they might afford and want.
Or as has been done before go with even and odd plate numbers, one or the other, but not both, each day.

[BfloGuy]

So what's wrong with rationing?

Government determines how much you're entitled to; that's what's wrong with rationing. Some bureaucrat decides what's fair. And then, you have to go jump through some hoops -- standing in line, filling out forms, grovelling to the person-in-charge -- to get your "fair share."

That's what's wrong with rationing.

Government doesn't care or know who has a "desperate" need of something. Someone with a desperate need will get it.

Do you really advocate putting your fate into the hands of someone else?