inner moral code

Today I realized that there are those of us who follow the rules and those of us who figure out a way around the rules. My friend and I were going to this big consignment sale...gigantic...in a warehouse. The vendors and patrons are all caregivers, primarily moms. Today we show up and the parking lot is packed and we begin to drive around, worried that we may have to park at a neighboring business and walk and since it was chilly and rainy we were not happy with that possibility. As luck would have it a spot opened up in the back of the parking lot and we preceded to get her 2 year old daughter out of the car, get the stroller and begin the trek to the front door. As we approached the door a white SUV pulls up to the closest curb and a woman gets out and locks up her vehicle. My friend and I look at each other and she said, "I guess we could have done that." to which I replied, "I just didn't even think of it." She agreed, she didn't either, obviously, we drove around until a spot came open in the back of the parking lot. Despite the inconvenience, despite the walk to the front door, despite the rain and the 2-year-old we had in tow. It just didn't occur to us. Later after we stood in line to "check out" for 30-40 minutes a woman sneaked in front of me just as I was getting to the register...as I turned to say something to my friend. I want to know how one feels as they do these things. I would be nervous and guilty feeling but it seems those who behave in this manner feel entitled, more important...