TP: Note to you hoarders

Dear Kootenai County residents and fellow Americans, I implore you to take seriously the rapidly transpiring virus and be aware of you neighbors around you and not be selfish. An example of being selfish during these times is by buying a pallet worth of toilet paper. It’s a crappy situation already, even more though for those who just need to buy a few items for the week, like your server neighbor, the grandmother down the road or the single mom that’s working and can’t be in Costco buying everything but a kitchen sink.

Be respectful, pragmatic and practice good basic hygiene every day. Most importantly though, stop stockpiling so much toilet paper. It won’t wipe out the virus. Spend your day practicing good hygiene and be aware of your neighbors and less time in Costco buying out everything in an environment where you’re likely to get sick anyway.

Sincerely,

Your neighbor who’s out of toilet paper and is annoyed he can’t buy any because you bought enough for the next century.

SASHA FISHER

Coeur d’Alene