Acceptance

Why is it that people say, "Yes, I'm accepting of (whatever); no, it wouldn't bother me"?

But then when that thing actually affects their life they want it their way and only their way. Why can't people accept eachother for who and what they are; each having the right to choose how to live their life? Why must one person's will always overshadow and control all of those around them?

Why? ;_;