At the same time, my countrymen, my neighbors, being gainfully employed has far more benefit to me directly than people on the other side being gainfully employ

At the same time, my countrymen, my neighbors, being gainfully employed has far more benefit to me directly than people on the other side being gainfully employed. And while I'd like everyone, everywhere to be prosperous and happy, the people who live around me being prosperous and happy has more of a direct effect. For one, if the people in my neighborhood are employed and decently off, that means they're less likely to riot or steal my stuff.