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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I routinely help tiny women and elderly people with the overhead compartment. While I’m a 50 year old lady, I’m fortunate to be tall, string, and healthy for now…someday I might not be. [/quote]

Thank you for being kind (instead of smug about your health)

I used to be a very independent woman. Now I am elderly and bring a carryon which is not heavy for a healthy, younger person (especially a male ). I might be able to put it in the overhead compartment, but would run the risk of an injury that would ruin my whole trip.

Can’t the more fortunate (for now) help the less fortunate in our society? I can tell you that in other cultures, that would be the normal expectation.[/quote]

Yes, the more fortunate can help the less fortunate.  But the problem is when someone EXPECTS the help.  That's entitled.  Bringing a suitcase that you know you can't lift is the definition of that.[/quote]

They are literally entitled to assistance.

https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/disabilitybillofrights#The%20Right%20to%20Assistance%20on%20the%20Aircraft

So yes they absolutely should expect that assistance. 
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