What is the deal with "respect your elders"?

fine, next time you are on a crowded bus and some old lady in her 80's+ walks in with a walker, don't give her the seat even if she stares you down and the people that are standing say something. Hey she didn't do anything to earn your respect, so you shouldn't give her the seat. According to your logic. Fine tell her she should give you $5 and you'll give her the seat.