It's the government screwing _some_ people over for the good of everyone else, where it's presumed that "good of everyone else" is worth more to society than what is lost by those that get screwed over by it.
At least, that's generally the intent.
Anyone attempting to do anything for "the greater good" should be viewed with suspicion and disrespect as most at best what they are attempting to do no matter the intent will fail and harm more people than it will help
At worst is it just a shield to cover their immoral actions, or thirst for power
Every person that values freedom, individuality, and prosperity should reject any policy or law that is based on a "greater good" narrative
Curious what you think about COVID lockdowns then
But going item by item on the list of government actions would be rather pointless, politically I fall somewhere between Anarcho-Capitalism and Geo-Libertarianism
Edit: I don’t mean to call anyone names, genuinely interested in understanding if you’re concerned about being perceived as selfish and if so how you reconcile the tension?
I am not, All persons act in their own personal or familial self interest, to deny that is to deny reality.
>>and if so how you reconcile the tension?
I dont plan to
>> Lockdowns reduce deaths.
There is very little actual evidence of this, even further there is little evidence that draconian government measures have done more than voluntary action of informed persons.
It is far too large of topic to discuss here but no one can honestly say "draconian government lock-downs were the best way to deal with the pandemic" because that is simply false.
So pretty much all laws and policies? Anarchy doesn't seem that sustainable.
You Can Always Leave ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fasTSY-dB-s )
Why Libertarianism Is So Dangerous ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbNFJK1ZpVg )