Survival or Greed?

Question

Hurricane Matthew is coming closer to Florida, and people are freaking out about the fact that there's a possible chance that it might boomerang back, getting it for a SECOND time.
Now my family and I went to grocery stores to buy foods that would last us without refrigeration in case the power goes out. As we walk through the store looking for food, there are a couple ailes  that are completely EMPTY. Multiple stores ran out of bread and water, and gas stations are closed since they're out as well. 
We grabbed canned foods that were left, but when we just kept grabbing I felt bad. I kept worrying that we were taking too much, I didn't want to leave none for other people since they need it too. 
I saw a women grab 10 cans (of soup maybe?) and that was all that was left on that aile. I wasn't trying to be judgmental, but it made me worry and think about what some people were doing.
Do you think it's okay for people to do that for survival? Or is it just greedy?

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That's why if you live in a place prone to bad weather, you continuously stock up year round. That's what my family does. We constantly look for deals on food that can last a long time, and constantly have at least three large packs of water bottles.

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Well, she's paying for it so it's not exactly greedy. Plus, you should have enough nonparishable food and water for 3-5 days minimum. So even if she only has 2 people in her house that's only going to give them one meal a day for 5 days. You should have gone to the store earlier 💁🏻

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Each person for themselves in times like that. It's sad but fight or flight. I'm damm sure gonna take care of myself and loved ones over all else and you know they are doing the same.

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That's why my dad has a huge attic full of food that can last and he rotates yearly and monthly. I don't know what he's preparing for because we live in north Georgia. He also keeps water, toilet paper, toothpaste, soaps, and much more. He knows directions to all the local fresh water streams. He's prepared for something 😂😂 I would say survival. She could have a huge family to feed. You never know.  It's always best to be prepared for the worst.

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Well maybe for that one lady there were ten people in her family? You never know. I understand what you're saying though.

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Someone yelled at my MIL while we were buying bread today. She bought 6 loaves of white and a couple cinnamon raisin loaves. Little did that old man know that she has 7 kids at home still and it takes an entire loaf of bread for one meal. Let people take care of their family and you just do the best you can taking care of yours.

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It is human instincts

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I say survival. Being from the Midwest when we are predicted a blizzard we stock up mainly because we won't be able to get to the store later. People need to learn to plan for survival. If they can't seem to get to the store or just don't care to it's their own fault for not being somewhat prepared before hand. You have days to prepare for a possible hurricane. They should have known better if they are that late to getting to their food. Some people think it won't be as bad, however you should always plan for the worst. Look at Katrina. It wasn't even a bad hurricane. The levees broke and it caused mass deviststion.

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A woman buys 10 cans of soup? So what? You have no clue how big her family is. That'll last the average family like 2 days. You don't know how long power will be out, be prepared for several days or more.

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I think both. 
People are opportunists, acting upon their greed in a time they "fear" for their homes, health and other family members.

Survival or Greed?

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