I can think of no better exposition of the concept presented here than that articulated by our colleague issodhos:
Originally Posted by issodhos
I don't owe humanity a damned thing
To me, that encapsulates the Libertarian Creed. It is a refutation of every step that humanity has taken in the direction of what is commonly perceived as "progress" in the realm of what is commonly perceived as "humanitarianism".

Another way of viewing this attitude, IMHO, is
Originally Posted by archetypal Libertarian
Them that has, gets. I have. Get lost.

Steve
Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love,
to respect and be kind to one another,
so that we may grow with peace in mind.
(Native American prayer)