COMMENT: Stop being selfish and start to think of others

In the end, it had to happen. With so many people selfishly stripping the shelves in supermarkets, new rules have been introduced to prevent the continuation of such panic-buying during the coronavirus crisis.

Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda have all placed restrictions on the amount of certain products that each individual can buy.

We're pleased these measures have been put in place to help give everybody a fair chance of being able to buy what they need for their families.

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But what a sad indictment of our society that the people stockpiling items such as pasta, rice, toilet rolls, antibacterial gel, bread and tinned vegetables, have been incapable of showing any consideration for others.

Instead they have thought only of themselves as they've swept up stock and left others, including the elderly, to go without.

If people had only been getting what they needed rather than buying in bulk, then limits would not have been necessary. Supermarket bosses says there is enough to go round if shoppers are sensible.

Yes, it's a worrying and uncertain time, but we're all in this together. It's time to stop thinking only of ourselves and show kindness and consideration.

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And what better example could there be than the Fareham and Gosport Coronavirus Volunteers, which now has more than 1,500 members offering various kinds of help to those who need it in the community?

The organisation, set up through Facebook by Victoria Rowe-Shawyer and her partner John, is a shining example of what can be achieved if we stop to think of others.

Through the group, people can request services such as grocery delivery and collection of medication.

The organisation, set up on Facebook by Victoria Rowe-Shawyer and her partner John, is a shining example of what can be achieved if we’re considerate towards others.

What a total contrast to those selfish shelf-strippers.

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