ABSTRACT
Many Americans may not harbor deep philosophical or moral opposition to the notion of "justice beyond just us". Some might be unaware of injustices affecting distant and different others but may take action if and when they are made aware. Others may be aware of various forms of discrimination, exclusion, and injustice that impact lives of others but remain passive. One reason is problem of sympathetic bystander or 'free-rider'. Individuals may genuinely care about well-being and justice for those outside their in-group. Free-riders and sympathetic bystanders who already believe in 'justice beyond just us' might be moved to take action if they are given extra incentives. For instance, various goals of 'justice beyond just us' such as opposing racial profiling, defending human rights, eradicating human trafficking, and ensuring that individuals have access to basic human needs such as food and housing, to name few, are equivalent of collective goods that help create decent society that indirectly and directly benefits citizens.
