Interesting. I wonder what kinds of items have been included in that list, other than diapers and school supplies. Would people not stock up on computers? What if they do? it would be for a limited time, anyway. They can establish a limit, otherwise, in the number of items each person can purchase, if they are so worried some demographics might benefit unfairly.
I think that in a prosperous economy, where people can afford everything they need and where infaltion is law enough to allow prices to remain stable in time, people do not rush to stock up on products that are relatively cheap and will always be available.
I agree that if the statement was taken out of context the apparent sexism may be taken out of proportion.