When I finally figured out that contributing to society impacts me regardless if I follow social norms and standards, that is when I stopped being a Libertarian and started understanding I am really a Progressive.
I used to struggle to reason why I would ever want to pay for someone else's kids, when they weren't my problem. Or, to pay for someone's welfare, when I didn't choose to work on their behalf.
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Now, I see so many of the world's issues in the same light: We are in this together, whether we like it, or not! Now, I embrace an empathetic approach to life, following my mother's altruistic way of living. Life is much easier when you give...
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... Like planting a seed; at first, you see no benefit or reason to do so. Though, patience, care, and time will procure something beautiful and/or beneficial for years to come!
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