We all collectively benefit when children get a good education, when everyone has fast and safe transportation, when everyone has enough nutritious food, and when healthcare is available to all.
These collective goods must be paid for collectively, or the free-rider problem guarantees failure.
These collective goods must be paid for collectively, or the free-rider problem guarantees failure.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free-rider_problem
I will gladly pay my share to secure these social goods, but I won't shoulder the entire burden by myself.
When I see most people free riding, I'm much less likely to step up and be the chump who contributes.