I partially agree. But I must point out there are some contradiction in your post. You say one is supposed to have the right to live independently (I am not sure whether you mean social independency or economical independency) in the case of social independency is pretty much impossible to reach such thing, because as a member of society we are all expected and required to interact with others in order to helpful to the advance of our nations and cities. Those who lack of abilities to live in society are tagged as sufferers from mental illnesses and treated.
On the other hand, I do agree it is important to learn more social values in general, to learn how not to prejudge others because their economical status, not to prejudge because their physical appareance and etc. many of the political left leaders around the world call for the ceasing of social injustice and a better wealth distribution, which would improve the life of millions of people, but we all know that is perceived as communism and rapidly stigmatized from the opponents of the idea of social justice.
Regardless one is within the spectrum or political left or right, the common goal should be to make the people of the nation as happy as possible. Though, we disagree on the methods and the path towards it.