it’s just that you’re willing to let people literally infringe on your right to live if it vaguely is in service of “the people.”

Yeah, that’s normal for people with actual beliefs. Surely you have a few you’d die for?

If the world was against me, maybe I’m just an asshole, but I still have to fight for what I believe to be my best interest. Do I have any reason to do anything else?

Yes. Absolutely. Unless your opinion is that only selfishness is legitimate.