Anyone who supports the paparazzi has some explaining to do.

On the morning of Sept. 11, Kanye West was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport. The 31-year-old allegedly destroyed a video camera worth $10,000, according to E! Online.

While most witnesses weren’t entirely sure what happened, the rapper and his road manager were both arrested at the scene shortly before 8 a.m. on suspicion of felony vandalism. West was on his way to board a flight to Honolulu and hadn’t even made it to security, according to E! Online, before the paparazzi offense occurred.

This argument is as old as the entertainment industry. These nut jobs are photographers hoping to make a buck by getting in the faces of short-tempered, spoiled famous people. They stay in public places so they can’t get sued for trespassing, and always get away with their lack of regard for personal space.

Because they’re celebrities, they put themselves in the public light. No doubt, they can no longer demand to be treated as private people in the eyes of the law. They’ve solicited public attention via their profession, and must therefore accept the drawbacks of having their faces plastered on every bus and billboard possible.

They are still people, however. The shutterbugs have no concept of personal space, nor do they have a shred of dignity when calling foul play when said famous dude gets upset and lashes out.

From a psychological standpoint, it’s like saying you can keep poking someone for as long as you like. Even if they get annoyed and ask you to stop poking them, you can continue for however long makes you happy. You’re just making a living and you’re not physically harming them in any way. The law truly sucks sometimes.

Personal space, after all, is merely a cultural norm, not a legal requirement. Sure, the appropriate amount of personal space differs from country to country, but anyone can see the paparazzi have it made for them.

It’s evident they’re doing the goading, yet they’re typically the ones to leave the scene without unwanted police solicitation.

I don’t care that celebrities are getting bad press. I think the photos usually published after these incidents are pretty funny. I do, however, disagree with the complete disregard for one’s fellow human. Sure, they’re famous. Of course, a snapshot of them will get you money.

But have some respect. Dignity might be too much to ask, so start with courtesy.