Originally Posted by
Steve M
Bottom line, it's incredibly selfish. I guarantee that the ocean will still be there in good order, whether the shades are up or down - no need to constantly check throughout the flight.
It's not selfish. If I book a window seat, I want to have the possibility to look out. That's the reason I book a window seat. Even over the ocean to watch all the different shape of clouds. It's up to me to decide. Nobody else. The other passengers have other solution to be in dark (e.g. eye shades).
It's called freedom, for which the USA are very proud of (even wearing guns)!