The panic buyers are ruining it for us all
Short-sighted to close tips Gardening is essential Frankly Mr Shankly... no Don’t throw in-date tins
I JUST wanted to say a very huge thank you to the ridiculous panicbuying hoarders of stockpiled toilet paper, hand wash and sanitiser.
You’ve now completely destroyed this normal, once considered a monthly or fortnightly purchase no one really gave a second thought to.
Thanks to you, these rare and I mean RARE essentials that used to be stocked on the shelves as normal as eggs and bread (also in huge decline and huge demand) are overpriced and in very short supply.
This obscene and ludicrous panic buying needs to stop immediately. There is absolutely no need for it. What were you had-been so-called humans hoping to achieve, or expecting to happen to humanity?
We are now being robbed blind and ripped off to buy hand wash that used to cost on average £1 or less. It is now over £5, if not more, if you can get it as it is now out of stock everywhere! Get a serious grip please and be considerate and patient.
Thank you for ruining the lives of decent, considerate people, some of whom can’t leave the house for 12 weeks!
Stephen, angry and upset self-isolating consumer
Greta is an inspiration
FOR those who are willing to learn, the coronavirus disaster has taught us two things: first, that we are all world citizens whether we like it or not, and second, the world is desperately short of inspirational leaders.
The world’s scientists and doctors are working like mad to understand the workings of this dreadful scourge, partly for the benefit of the current world population and partly to find a way of preventing a re-occurrence of this or similar diseases.
Such people are the heroes of the hour, they work well under stress and doubtless will be successful in stopping the onward march of Covid-19, although the overarching question will be, how long before another virus strikes?
World leaders realising the seriousness of the situation have instituted various forms of lockdown, some more draconian than others, in their efforts to contain the virus and protect their citizens. But who among the world leaders could be considered inspirational?
The suggestion that Greta Thunberg might be pleased to note the reduction of pollution due to world-wide travel restrictions completely misses the point (Viewpoints, March 31).
Greta has proven to be a truly inspirational leader. Coming from nowhere she has inspired millions, and not just among the young. Her message has jolted the consciences of many who had previously taken a relaxed view of global warming.
And don’t forget, Greta does not live in an ivory tower, she is at risk from the scourge of the coronavirus and she, like the rest of us, has hostages to fortune in the shape of friends and family, for whom she is no doubt fearful at this dreadful time.
Rod Slater, Lymm
IT’S a very short-sighted council that closes its tips to the public.
We are already seeing the inevitable increase in fly-tipping, with councils then having to spend money cleaning up the waste. While there is a small risk of contagion to workers in the open air, it is surely a much smaller risk than the spread of infestation from rats and other diseases resulting from the accumulation of waste in our streets.
Think again councils. Re-open the tips!
Terry Dean, via email
SURELY garden centres should be regarded as ‘essential’ outlets within the coronavirus rules?
We are frequently told that trees and greenery are desperately needed in large numbers to combat climate change and improve air quality in general across the planet.
It must surely therefore be critical for plants and shrubs to continue growing and flourishing in people’s gardens, rather than being allowed to rot and die in their millions? John McCarthy, Droylsden
IN view of the present crisis I hope we can now disregard Bill Shankly’s aphorism about football being more important than life or death.
Doug Meredith, Manchester
JUST read about food waste in the M.E.N. (April 1).
Why throw out tinned food unless it’s out of date? If it was bought when panic buying it should still be in date.
Paulina Noone, Longsight