how come...?

[whatsallthefuss]

that weeks ago when the water shortages were publicised, people sucked thier teeth and tutted.

but now the petrol shortage is threatening.... people are behaving appalingly!

what do you think?

What?

I dunno, I've filled my bath up to the brim with cold water. No one can shower but we aren't going to be caught out by a water shortage, oh no.

Think of what? The different reaction?

Well, I suppose it's because more people remember 2000 than 1976.

the queues at the pumps, they arent even going on strike yet, just threatening it. Popele feel threatened and adjust thier behaviour

the water shortages, havent really promted a response in a change in behaviour and that is a REAL threat, the resevoiurs are empty.

i just wonder about the difference in the behaviour

In all seriousness, when people turn on their taps they expect to see water coming out. TV footage of muddy water in a reservoir somewhere does not have the same immediate impact as the fuel indicator in your car sliding onto red. Water shortage = water companies' and the government's problem. They aren't going to let people die of thirst. Fuel shortage = my problem.

Right I need fuel either today or tomorrow. Filling up today or tomorrow would e my normal pattern. Am I allowed or will I be panicking nd contributing to the crisis?

because water shortage = hosepipe ban; petrol shortage = husband not getting paid or having to stay away in a B&B