It is an "US" problem. Frankly, we have a number of US problems brewing and we have them due to not having our priorities in order as a people, human beings.
Another way of looking at it is that most people are incompetent at being selfish.
A competently selfish person would realize that having compassion for their fellow human beings is one of the most selfish traits they could ever have.
Indeed. The advantages add right up quickly. In my view, that it does not all end up in a spreadsheet or bank account makes this a harder discussion than it needs to be.
I understand you hold that opinion. Also understand it is a minority opinion. And hey, I get it. Many people do not like to be told what they have to do.
Humans, this place we inhabit works the way it works. There will be tradeoffs.
Managing public health is one of them. There are many others.
Sincerely, I wish you had the option to live in a personal vacuum, "you do you" style, but that option is currently unavailable.
There are some options given you are willing to either forego many of the benefits that come with a well developed society, or accumulate wealth sufficient to isolate yourself.
Barring those, yeah. You are just another member of the public.
It is an "US" problem. Frankly, we have a number of US problems brewing and we have them due to not having our priorities in order as a people, human beings.