Originally Posted by
lhgreengrd1
The underlying question is, what is the ethical basis for the "rules" in the first place? I would contend that there is none. Hence, observing the rules is no more ethical than flouting them when one can.
Poor argument imo. If I've bought a premium ticket I'm paying for the privilege (and yes, it's a privilege) to board first. You're essentially stealing.
I would ask you what the basis of "laws" in society are?
Originally Posted by
lhgreengrd1
Who gets to decide that, and what is the underlying basis upon which someone has been given that authority?
Simple. By playing an organised sport you've agreed to play under the specified rules in the same way that by flying with an airline you've agreed to follow their rules and reasonable instructions.