[wagglebee]

The hallmark of elitism is the elitist's presumption that they are entitled to determined which people are entitled to what.

[DJ MacWoW]

Yes and if they show up at my house they’ll get a face full of a shovel. :-)

[trisham]

The hallmark of elitism is the elitist's presumption that they are entitled to determined which people are entitled to what.

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Imho, it's due to a combination of fear and contempt. Fear of aging and death, and contempt for others. Such elitists seem to be somewhat detached and lacking in empathy, although they often express their opinions as concerns for others.