Preggo on the Subway

Why is it that people find it so hard to give up their seats for pregnant ladies on the train? When I see an obviously pregnant woman on the train, if I am seated I will definitely offer her my seat. I feel like I am in the minority. People will pretend to be asleep, look away and conjure up all sorts of oscar winning performances in an effort to remain in their seat and somehow avoid eye contact with a 6 month pregnant woman during the evening rush hour. Everyone is so self-absorbed; they don't care now but I am sure they would be pissed if a pregnant lady passed out in train and they were kept from getting home in a timely fashion because of being held in the station due to a "sick passenger" on the train. At this point in my pregnancy, it's not that deep if I can't get a seat. I still feel pretty energetic so 20 minutes on the A train standing isn't going to kill me. But trust, once I am around 7-8 months, I plan on putting on performances worthy of an emmy to secure a seat on a crowded train. I'll fake contractions. I don't care. If I have to guilt trip some of these new yorkers into give up the goods, I certainly will. To all of those who have given their seat to me in the past month, baby bojangles thanks you kindly. To all you other wanksters, he says this: je t'emmerde!