The Rule of Law

In a civilized society, there need to be rules - or laws - governing how we all behave. In our society it is called "Rule of Law." Rule of law implies that every citizen is subject to the law. It stands in contrast to the idea that the ruler is above the law, for example by divine right. So how come we all see people who have a sense of entitlement - who we see behave in anti-social ways? I mean, look at THIS idiot, who chained his bicycle to the sign that prohibits any parking here! Is that directly flaunting the law, or what? Oh wait! That is MY bike! I chained it there for safety while I went in to the bagel store! Oooops...