I’ve been surprised to see supermarkets in MA still having some empty shelves. It’s not really a big deal, but some items are still hard to get. I don’t see this pandemic as a true crisis. I don’t think people are still hoarding. I think people have stocked up but are now probably maintaining what they have, not increasing their stores. Does anyone have 600 rolls of toilet paper? 10 pounds of yeast? 100 boxes of pasta?
And I don’t see why supply chains are imperiled. I do understand why the lack of demand from restaurants could ripple through the food supply in various ways. But overall, I find it odd to see some shortages.
If one eats 100 boxes of pasta and 10 pounds of yeast, then one might need 600 rolls of toilet paper. 😄
I could be un-informed, but I’d think that with DPA in effect, the food chain isn’t in any real danger. However, we’re being TOLD it’s in danger, it’s breaking, we’re all gonna starve, etc. And many Americans (NOT all, but many) are too ready to believe anything they’re told by the govt., the media, their favorite Internet websites, etc.