Time will prove the people stockpiling to be correct.
If you don't know the outcome you take all necessary steps to prepare for multiple scenarios...
If the government knew what was going to happen, they wouldn't have to change their position every few days. If they don't know then stop saying to people it's ridiculous to stockpile toilet paper and other essentials. They don't know how this will play out and have lost control.
It's very intelligent to beat others to the punch. Not be beaten to the punch at the shops.
Those that hoarded toilet paper are at home eating Tim tams..giggling at the news reports of desperate people choking one another and trampling others to get a toilet roll. it's those that didn't plan are waiting hours from 5am to get a toilet role and a loaf of bread. They are ridiculous .
If I go at 5am and throw a toilet roll in the air, it will start an all in brawl. They will all beat each other to a pulp.. why because they don't have any toilet paper.. haha, I have about 170 rolls left
I have a double storey house with a void and high ceiling. Might stack my toilet rolls from lower level floor to the roof on top level, I have enough to stack 6metres no probs , maybe up the stairs.. post a few photos.