Basic economics teaches us that as prices go up due to increased demand, more manufacturers will enter production as they see the opportunity to make money. If we limit pricing too much as demand increases we will have empty shelves. There will be no incentive for new producers to enter the marker. There have been many stories of new and different companies entering the hand sanitizer market. But it does take time for the increased supply to reach our stores.
I do appreciate retailers that limit purchasing to prevent hoarding during unusual times. The shelves may empty quickly but at least many people have the opportunity to buy a highly desired item such as hand sanitizer.

I love that saying

I also saw that story on ABC News on my iPad. It was a tiger at the Bronx Zoo infected by its caretaker.

Price gouging is like pornography. You can't define it, but you know it when you see it.

Price gouging in other areas - fast food. Who would have thought? I was just a little hungry so I went to a drive thru fast food for junior fries which are $1.20. When I went to the window she said it was $2.50. I said that is over double what they are normally. She said That's what it is now. I said keep them (of course I could pay it but it's the principle of gouging). Also there was a tip jar on the ledge. I wonder if there is even a manager there or the few people inside are just doubling the prices to make more money. It will be interesting to see if they keep the tip jar out after this is over.

Cannot find Rubbing alcohol anywhere, so how do you make sanitizer?

Publix has raised prices on their meats a lot.

Advice vs lecture
 

I took this a little different than some other folks. Rather than an attack or lecture, I took it as advice or " food for thought " for going forward into an uncertain future. While I believe this could have been phrased differently, the basic message is (IMO ) to always try to have a LITTLE extra on hand of things you really need. I try to do this already, thus our self isolation hasn't been as stressful as it has been for many. Stay safe and well and try to be a little more understanding of others who may not express themselves the same as you.

I also have autoimmune disease, systemic lupus. My fear is that when it comes time to renew my prescription for hydroxychloroquine I won’t be able to get my hands on it or afford it. To the originator of this thread, I hear you. Stay safe everyone and above all, in a world where you can be anything, choose to be kind.

You must use a storage locker some place. Stockpile is not a word I would expect in The Villages. My home has very little space to “stockpile”.
As you may have guessed, I was ticked by mention that someone with autoimmune problems had not prepared properly for this virus attack. How crude. Some people are seriously facing death. Some also may not be internet comfortable for ordering supplies.

If you have ideas that would help folks survive, that would be far more appreciated.

If you are adding to the problem or not, you have to do what is necessary for your own health. I think you did the right thing.

Have you tried to get rubbing alcohol lately? I think it eloped with the toilet paper.

Vodka looks pretty good when you can’t find rubbing alcohol.

Whats up with these companies that make these products (Sanitizers, Toilet paper etc. etc..) did they layoff heir workers that we can't fine these products in supermarkets?