crazy little bug

check out this bug at our front door. I've seen some strange creatures living here.

The tragedy of the commons (link fixed)

I came across this wonderful essay recently that perfectly explains one of my most frustrating observations about people, and this cuts across all economies, classes, you name it. Basically, why are people driven to exploit and ultimately ruin anything of common good?
Whether it's the degradation of the Internet into a commercial nightmare or that asshole speeding through that red light because, well he doesn't have to obey traffic laws. I'm being rather simplistic but sometimes I need to read the thoughts of others who share my views so I can at least tell myself 'you're not crazy'.