Where does ignorance and stupidity in some people come from?

Question

I recently posted a dead Razor standup electric scooter to local "freecycle" Yahoo groups. The listing stated the scooter would be free but new batteries would have to be bought at Walmart for $50. I had hundreds of local responses. I selected someone and they picked it up. Now it gets stupid.

I also have another scooter that is working great I want to sell for $50. For those that didn't get the free scooter, I sent a message to them asking if they were interested. You won't believe the responses! For example:
"I'm sorry, I can't afford this scooter now"....then where was the money for batteries coming from if I gave you the free one?
"I cant store anything else in my garage now"...then where would the free scooter have gone?
"I want the scooter to have a seat"...the first one had no seat, why would you want it?
"my son is too young for this scooter"...but he wasnt too young for the free one?

So please help me undrstand where this type of ignorance and stupidity comes from?

Answer 1

I think I have an idea:

The first scooter was 'free' even though batteries would need to be purchased. The buyers may turn around and sell it on Ebay or something like that.

The second scooter wasn't free, therefore, these "buyers" now have to "ante" up with money. So, it probably isn't stupidity and ignorance- it's more like greed and selfishness.
IMHO