I'm not sure that's an accurate assessment. Their argument seems to be that: - This problem can only be solved through action by society as a whole. - They a

I'm not sure that's an accurate assessment. Their argument seems to be that: - This problem can only be solved through action by society as a whole. - They attempt to promote society as a whole taking action. - However, until there is evidence that society as a whole will take action, they do not see the need to hurt themselves by unilaterally taking action that will not accomplish anything. It doesn't follow that they will only act if the government is using coercive force. They would presumably act in any scenario where society as a whole was acting. It also does not follow that this reasoning would be applied to problems where individual action can make a difference; such as helping the poor.