such as individuals wanting to support themselves without relying on outside sources

You mean we shouldn’t have social welfare programs?

No public healthcare, no public housing, no public infrastructure, no public health services, no free public education, no social security, no universal basic income

How are any of these bad?

Knowing Better has an incredibly informative video about the history of meritocracy, rugged individualism, and fiscal responsibility in America. I think you’d find it interesting