Care to elaborate on the government's "selfishness"? 'm not gonna lie, there are many-a selfish politician out there, but I want to hear your definition.
As for "letting people die when we can save them". A government isn't a charity. Its duty is to its citizens, and no one else. People seem to forget that the government can't hold everyone's hand. To quote John F. Kennedy:'
"My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country"