Why Do People Think They Are Owed Things?

I have been pondering this question since last night.

Why do people think they are owed things?

You may be asking in what regard.

Well take for example the concerts I went to. Now, I have read many accounts of these concerts. People over all were very happy just to be at the concerts.

Then I read this venom filled complaint about how the concert was great, but that because this person didn't get an autograph, or get to meet Russell, she was pissed. More specifically, she was pissed at him. Now correct me if I am wrong, but aside from putting on a show, you are owed nothing more at a concert. So I just had to reply. Here is what I wrote:

"I was lucky enough to get to meet Mr. Crowe after the Thursday night show. Having never before been to a TOFOG show, and not knowing what to expect, I have to say I was thrilled just to be able to attend. That I got to shake/hold his hand was the icing. It made this plain girl from Cincinnati, Ohio feel not so plain for that short time.

That being said, I was very lucky, but I also felt bad. I did not want to take up any more of his time then was needed, and so did not even think that it was fair to ask for anything else from him.

To be honest the only reason I met him was because someone else, who knew that I came some 2,000 miles, and would love nothing more then to see him in person, dragged me into the private area, right before he left.

He was kind and courteous. He did not have to stop, but he took the time to listen to me talk about my seven year old son, even though I am sure he wanted nothing more then to go home to his own family, as it was going on 2:30 in the morning.

Aside from a rocking show, he does not owe the concert goers anymore then that.

I did get to see him sign an autograph for a man waiting for him, right before he left. He was the only one waiting on Thursday night outside the HOB, that I saw. He gladly signed it, even though he was being urged by a handler to get in the car. I was actually quite surprised at the lack of fans waiting for him to leave. Granted 2:30 is late, but still.

If one wanted an autograph, or to have a glimpse of the man so badly, one should have been waiting for him to leave. I am sorry if that is harsh, but really. Where on the ticket does it say that you are going to get a private audience with him, or any of the band? No where.

I am sorry you feel cheated, but come on. Just because you attended the concert does not automatically assure you an autograph, or private audience. I think it is quite unfair to place all of the responsibility of meeting him, or getting an autograph on him. It would be akin to me expecting to be able to talk to the chef of the restaurant I just ate at. Or to be able to talk to politician I just voted for, because I just voted for him.

So I will don my flame suit, and sit back and wait to be told why I am wrong.

Of course this is just my opinion. Like every one else in the world I have one, and not every one will like it. Take it or leave it!"
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I'd like to think that this was, oh I don't know, common knowledge. But apparently the sense of entitlement is a strong force to have to deal with. I know that everyone to some extent has this entitlement issue. I just don't get it when it is over something like this.

I know I feel like I am entitled to live a decent life. That doesn't mean that one sits back and expects it just appear out of thin air however. I think you have to do what it takes to make things happen. You have to take chances. Whatever happens after that, well it is somewhat out of your hands, but at least you tried. I don't know, maybe I am really naive.

Alright, I have to go do my house bitch duties.

I mean I feel I am entitled to a clean house. That of course means I have to clean it. Won't clean itself now, will it?

Damn this house that won't clean itself. My opinion of it, has just dropped a notch or two! Hahahahaha!

No I am not on anything. I am high on life baby.

OMG that sounded so cliche. Oh well!