Whether one proposes moral egoism or moral altruism as the desirable ethical system for people to follow and live by, if one is sensible, kind, and realistic, one advocates an ethical system that promotes the welfare of each individual, as well as the needs of the whole community, at the same time.
No altruist system worth its salt is advantageous for the people unless it upholds the dreams, needs and aspirations of each individual of that community.
No egoist system worth its salt is worth following unless its proponents lay out that by enlightened self-interest, the needs of each citizen and the requirements to be met for the community are best met through the practice of rational egoism.
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