I don't like hoarders and I don't like that many of these hoarders do so either to try to make a profit by reselling at extremely inflated prices or making excuses to justify their means of hoarding. In either case, it’s deplorable and these hoarders should be publicly shamed for their digressions but we all know that won't happen.
So for those that have hoarded toilet paper, paper towel, hand sanitizers and wipes, hundreds of pounds of hamburger, peanut butter and cooking oils, medical PPE and many other things, what are your plans after the crisis is over for these items, many of which will have a shelf life?
I hope you are pleased with yourselves and are proud of the fact you have taken from needy people and a special mention goes to the hoarders who are hoarding medical PPE. I hope you are especially proud of yourselves by denying frontline medical personnel, first responders and even people deemed essential the tools needed to keep themselves safe and helping those around them. You should be especially proud of yourselves over that one, hoarders.
Most of you hoarders will find a way to justify what you have done but it really comes down to greed and me-first attitudes and it makes you feel better. But the next time you’re sick or you want food, think of the person that is helping you but I doubt most of you will because you want to justify your actions. Sadly, it won't fly with me and, given a chance, I would publicly shame you.
Dean Soiland
Prince George
