Agreed. Idiot is a harsh word. Even Panic is a harsh word. One can be calm but still wish to prepare. Out of one corner of the mouth we hear that everything is fine. Do not panic. From the other we see entire countries banned for travel and multi million dollar sport and entertainment events being cancelled for either fear of contagion or a single case of it.
Mock execution is a popular tactic- fake a person out and make them think they are going to die enough times- they stop caring. In the concentration camps they used different strategies- but when you are dealing with masses of people facing death- you don’t want them to panic, that’s dangerous to the ones in control. You want them calm right up to when they die. So it isn’t idiotic to think that if things WERE bad and the powers that be knew it- they’d risk a panic. That makes it harder to keep things running and clean up after the whole thing is over. It minimizes disruption right? So it isn’t totally crazy to think that perhaps this COULD be bigger than we are being told.
But of course- it’s also just a prudent measure for our own health and the health of everyone else to try and minimize contact with people right now. So while personally- I don’t think this is the “next plague” or “end of days..” I can’t rule it out. It wouldn’t be panic or moronic to have a supply of fresh water, some long shelf life foods- disaster can happen anywhere any time regardless- so by all means, live life, prepare for possible emergencies and take prudent and reasonable steps to protect yourself and others. Just don’t panic- and don’t let the possibility of this or that stop you from living your life.
Yes, what you said is true.
Yesterday my elder sister was mocking my grandmother for being afraid (even though my poor grandma has always been a germaphobe and I'm actually impressed by how relatively calm she manages to be) yet today she cancelled her visit to my mom. Taking measures is the right thing to do.
I'm also going to buy some food because it's starting to be ugly here, they've closed schools and colleges, we don't know if our museum will remain open, but I don't drive so I have to get groceries on foot... I'mma destroy my feet tomorrow but as it is I have about 4 days worth of food home.
Don't forget to make a list!! I don't know why the TP situation makes me smile (probably my mind going "poop! whahaha") but better be safe.
+ I'm very anxious too at times and nothing is more appeasing than feeling prepared.
I couldn’t have panic-bought toilet paper if I wanted to... the store near me is out...
I feel like this is some kind of joke. Why is everyone buying so much toilet paper?!
I haven't bought groceries in a while and my supplies are low because I dont have time to restock. I'm not the type to panic buy but I'm internally panicking because I know when I go to get things I need, there probably wont be much left. I'm a simple person with few needs but I feel less panic and more stress
Yesterday my elder sister was mocking my grandmother for being afraid (even though my poor grandma has always been a germaphobe and I'm actually impressed by how relatively calm she manages to be) yet today she cancelled her visit to my mom. Taking measures is the right thing to do.
I'm also going to buy some food because it's starting to be ugly here, they've closed schools and colleges, we don't know if our museum will remain open, but I don't drive so I have to get groceries on foot... I'mma destroy my feet tomorrow but as it is I have about 4 days worth of food home.
+ I'm very anxious too at times and nothing is more appeasing than feeling prepared.
I feel like this is some kind of joke. Why is everyone buying so much toilet paper?!