I think that two kinds of person feel that they are above the law. One is the person who has experienced severe poverty than tried illegal ways to become personally and economically stronger, such as being mafia, gang master. The other who is extremely rich or political person that they can feel their power is above the laws. Today, some countries which are in economic crisis favor filthy rich people to invest in country. Also, deputies have legislative immunity in my country, thus they behave as they are above the laws.
It is funny how we rely on people who are likely to be filled with entitlement, to make decisions in our own best interest, isn't it?
To make decision in their own interest :)