Why do so many Americans have Aristocratic thinking?

Question

I notice in my company that the people treat the executive assistants especially polite. One time I treated one of them like an equal (I work in the mailroom) I had a 'talking to' with my manager. I wasn't rude but because they percieved that I wasn't kissing their a ss, I was in trouble

On jury duty the judge asked if I could be impartial. when I said I didn't think so because of a conflict of interest, I got called to the back room and he acted like he was some kind of soveriegn of mine.

congress riducules ordinary citizens asked to testify. No one can be ordered to testify. That is judging which only courts can do.

I could name a lot more example of people who let their positions go to their head but I don't know why so many people blindly allow it.

In America everyone is supposed to be equal. Having different jobs doesn't change that. But now we have Congressmen thinking they're judges, judges thinking theyre law makers and businessmen thinking they're princes.

Answer 1

It's the power of authority.  We are exposed to it as kids, when your parents set the rules.

Answer 2

I agree.  As though members of congress should be called "honorable" anything.  It's un-American and makes no sense to kiss butt of someone who's supposed to serve the public.

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Answer 3

Congress does most certainly have the right to subpoena and compel testimony as much as any court.

Answer 4

it is the American dream...

Answer 5

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.

Answer 6

Hmmm.  In a decent society we treat everyone with politeness.   I'm with them.  A lack of politeness is the same as being rude.

Members of congress delight in the theatrics of grandstanding.  It is not so much a power trip as it is the tired art of punctuating one's point with a bit of drama.  But Congress does have the same power of subpoena as the courts.

In America, everyone is not equal.  We do not live in a classless society.    Not everyone is Einstein.  Not Everyone is Bill Gates.  But in America everyone is equal under the law.  And no one is denied opportunity because of who they are (at least that is the ideal).  In America no one is bound to the 'class' they find themselves in.  

I would concentrate on striving for what you want and working on playing nicer with others, rather than complaining about the attitudes of the self-important.