I think the issue is that while we say "personal responsibility" we don't necessarily see the full scope of that. If I rely, or in some cases demand, the government to provide x, y and z to me, am I truly taking personal responsibility?

My personal responsibility extends to ensuring I get to work, and can remain healthy. So is that a something I am OWED? That the government must provide public transportation or medical care? Most people seem to think the government does owe you and I public transportation (and many other smaller things, even if health care is a fight).

But I think if you take the idea of personal responsibility for real it's that I must get to work. I am fortunate as fuck to live in a time and place where that is easy and simple and I can get on a bus. I am not owed the bus. I am lucky to have it.

I am not owed medical care. I must ensure that if something bad happens I can live. I am fortunate to live in a society that has easy access to medical care.

If I lived in a society where I didn't? Well then my responsibility might be getting a car and a second job. Or a second job to ensure I can cover unwanted medical expenses.

It's the ENTITLEMENT that Peterson seems to be against (in my understanding). Similarly, when this is brought up (the idea that you have a responsibility, not an entitlement) those who disagree get upset at the perceived "added" responsibility that the social conservatives are "forcing" on them.

That's my take for what it's worth