On
Tuesday, November 6, 2012, everyone across the United States rushed to nearby
polling sites and lined up to submit a vote that will heavily impact the future
of America. Many people had to wait in long lines before they were able to cast
their ballot—except for maybe one person. On this very day in Fulton County,
pop star Usher arrived at a polling site and was escorted to the front of the
line. Not only was Usher allowed to vote immediately after he got there, he
also got the privilege of taking photos while he was voting, which is not
allowed unless the poll manager grants you permission. This, of course, upset
many of the non-celebrities that had to stand patiently for their turn.
In
a world where media influences everyone, celebrities hold a very high status in
our society and carry great importance in the entertainment industry. This
leads them to believe that they hold special privileges and can therefore weave
their way out of certain situations. They, however, should not ignore all the
basic rules normal citizens have to follow. If celebrities decide reveal themselves
in the public and do things normal people do, they must act like non-celebrities—they
should not expect to get special treatment just because their annual income is
dramatically higher than that of an average person.
Another
celebrity who received special treatment in the past is Chris Brown. As many
probably know, Chris Brown was caught abusing Rihanna a few years ago. Normally,
a person who is charged with battery and assault has to serve time in jail.
Christ Brown, on the other hand, only had to wash cars, pick up some trash, and
remove graffiti. I find this very shocking. It is common to see celebrities get
into clubs faster or get better seats at games or shows, but everyone should be
equal under the law; it should not matter what your status is.
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