Do you think it might have something to do with politics? Maybe? Just a little?
What could they do? Not go to freaking Home Depot. Flowers and potting soil aren't exactly life critical. Who can blame them though when the POTUS is on Twitter blasting Tweets that you would expect from Alex Jones. He took a full pass on coordination, preparation and unity. Sorry, I thought America was better. I thought Americans can do what almost every other country in the world with outbreaks has been able to do. Guess you're right, we're either too stupid or too inconsiderate.