We live in a country where rewarding success and freedom to fail is more important than general welfare. People who are excelling obviously endorse the status

We live in a country where rewarding success and freedom to fail is more important than general welfare. People who are excelling obviously endorse the status quo. But also many who are lagging also endorse it because they get to directly control their finances and think they will make it one day. To give an example, if the USA allowed individuals to opt out of Social Security, many would do so and then live out their senior years in penury.