[lisdexan]

I find it very telling that most comments are supposedly seeing contempt for rural people in this piece, or that it classifies wood burning as primitive. I live in a country where wood still is the most common fuel, even in the urban areas sans the capital city. People do it because is cheaper, and that fact is the thrust of the piece, people normally buy it.

A food bank is a noble thing, but more people relying in it is obviously a sign of socio-economic decay. Food and heating in winter are literally the most basic humans needs, if you need free firewood you aren't doing well. It's not "cute" that grandma's pension doesn't cover food and a delivery of wood from a sawmill. People are nay-saying and flagging because realizing that your country is becoming poorer sucks ass, so "coastal elite" pearl clutching is easier.