
...or at least a little respect, according to Aretha.
That's a strong and simple statement, and one that wouldn't tend to procure much controversy. In fact, I suspect most people would "take issue" with anyone that would question the notion.
I've been taught that asking questions that begin with "why" tends to make folks a bit uneasy, and, since a little discomfort seems to be a key ingredient in the learning process, I want to ask "why do people deserve respect?"