Walmart Under Fire After Customer Says She Was Barred From Buying Baby Car Seat
04/14/2020 08:03 pm EDT
'Too Far'
Many people have lashed out in the last two weeks saying that the restrictions on "nonessential" items have gone too far. The policy is enacted in several states now, and people feel that their leaders should not have this much say in their day-to-day lives.
Employees Weigh In
Whatever the customers think, the employees in many cases appreciate the restrictions if it eases the burden on them and reduces their human contact. Tampa Bay Times reporter Sara DiNatale said that essential workers had asked her to ask the public to stop calling about video games when everything else is stressful enough.
'Government is Nonessential'
Many people joked that the lawmakers deciding on what is essential and what is not are the real "nonessential workers." They were frustrated by the process of advocating for their purchases to be called "essential."
Other Precautions
Many users pointed out other precautions that could be taken at stores like Walmart, such as taking customers' temperatures, disinfecting more often and reducing the maximum occupancy of stores, rather than limiting what people are allowed to buy.
Essential for Sanity
Some argued that just about anything could be called "essential" during this crisis if it helped maintain their sanity during self-isolation.
Other Stores
When complaining about the items Walmart is no longer selling, many people pointed out the comparatively nonessential items they had bought elsewhere, such as guns, ammo and ice cream. In some cases, this just drew more criticism on those people for not practicing social distancing.
Snacks
Finally, the "nonessential items" policies cut right to the heart of the issue for many people when it included their favorite snacks. Many took to social media half-jokingly to say that their particular favorite food is essential, as far as they are concerned. For the latest information on the coronavirus pandemic, visit the CDC's website.
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