21-03-2020, 03:55 PM
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Ration Books
With the attitude of many shoppers bent on taking home as much as possible without regard to those less able to stock up with anything and everything available, I think it's now time for the government to reintroduce Ration Books such as were issued during WWII and some of which were still around for a few years after VE day. At least with official rationing, fairer distribution of food and other essentials would save all the bad feeling that seems to be around in most parts of the country and everyone would know they will get their fair share without joining long queues in the hope of something to take home.Your opinions please.
21-03-2020, 04:00 PM
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Re: Ration Books
Originally Posted by LongDriver
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With the attitude of many shoppers bent on taking home as much as possible without regard to those less able to stock up with anything and everything available, I think it's now time for the government to reintroduce Ration Books such as were issued during WWII and some of which were still around for a few years after VE day. At least with official rationing, fairer distribution of food and other essentials would save all the bad feeling that seems to be around in most parts of the country and everyone would know they will get their fair share without joining long queues in the hope of something to take home.Your opinions please.
21-03-2020, 04:24 PM
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Re: Ration Books
Originally Posted by LongDriver
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With the attitude of many shoppers bent on taking home as much as possible without regard to those less able to stock up with anything and everything available, I think it's now time for the government to reintroduce Ration Books such as were issued during WWII and some of which were still around for a few years after VE day. At least with official rationing, fairer distribution of food and other essentials would save all the bad feeling that seems to be around in most parts of the country and everyone would know they will get their fair share without joining long queues in the hope of something to take home.Your opinions please.
I suppose that the need for organising ID, records, etc, and producing the books is too much trouble for the government.
A much easier option would be to ask all outlets to allow the purchase of no more than three of any item by any purchaser. Most of these places already have CCTV, so their security people could use this to ensure that greedy hoarders do not return to the store and pick up even more to add to their booty.
It is rather sad that we can no longer rely on people's common sense and responsibility, as we could a few decades ago. O tempore, O mores.
21-03-2020, 05:05 PM
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Re: Ration Books
Originally Posted by JBR
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I have been suggesting this very thing on social media sites, including Facebook.I suppose that the need for organising ID, records, etc, and producing the books is too much trouble for the government.
A much easier option would be to ask all outlets to allow the purchase of no more than three of any item by any purchaser. Most of these places already have CCTV, so their security people could use this to ensure that greedy hoarders do not return to the store and pick up even more to add to their booty.
It is rather sad that we can no longer rely on people's common sense and responsibility, as we could a few decades ago. O tempore, O mores.
Since all purchases have to be by card now, perhaps there is technology available for checkouts to identify returning looters and have them banned .....
21-03-2020, 05:17 PM
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Re: Ration Books
Originally Posted by LongDriver
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With the attitude of many shoppers bent on taking home as much as possible without regard to those less able to stock up with anything and everything available, I think it's now time for the government to reintroduce Ration Books such as were issued during WWII and some of which were still around for a few years after VE day. At least with official rationing, fairer distribution of food and other essentials would save all the bad feeling that seems to be around in most parts of the country and everyone would know they will get their fair share without joining long queues in the hope of something to take home.Your opinions please.
21-03-2020, 05:25 PM
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Re: Ration Books
HiRation Books work well with ID Cards.
We do not have ID Cards.
It would be a huge logistical exercise to get such a system up and running under normal circumstances and simply not practicable now.
One solution would be to stamp the backs of your hands when you shop with an indelible ink, but that would mean every member of the family going along as you would be limited to an amount per person.
Anything less than this is too easy to fiddle.
Those unable to visit would have a pack of essentials delivered weekly.
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