It is indeed the view held by most Americans. That is one of the fundamental differences between America and other countries. It is also one of the reasons that

It is indeed the view held by most Americans. That is one of the fundamental differences between America and other countries. It is also one of the reasons that America is the country that the rest of the world aspires to be. There are plenty of socialist or even communist options in the world that espouse the ideals that you seem to align with. If you wish to live and benefit from American exceptionalism, then by all means put your hand at the till and direct your own ship in any way you desire. Because in America, if your smart and hardworking, the sky is the limit.