The Economist had a nice write up on Ayn Rand. There are two new books out on her life. If you are not sure where you stand on the role of government - read some of Ayn Rand's work. She was able to see the Great Deal for what it was - central planning. She saw government as nothing more than an excuse for power-grabbing. She said intellectuals and bureaucrats pose as champions of the people against the powerful. But in reality they are empire builders motivated by envy and greed.
Her thoughts can certainly be debated but they are interesting at this time in the United States. We can't forget the surge of collectivist thought that ran through the United States during and after the Great Depression. Maybe Ayn's thoughts are a little severe - but they are clear and direct. It is easier to have focus and passion when you get to live through the Russian revolution and see its aftermath. She saw firsthand what the champions of the people brought forward.
Time will tell us many things about our country - let's hope the past 100 years are not too easily forgotten.
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