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This  Replies to This Discussion  Ayn Rand stated altruism did
not take into account whether or not the collective need acting
as a claim check against individual ability had a value towards
the life of that individul. Tyranny is not a substitute for
volitional philanthropy or a patronag for a particular value you
wish to uphold in society. During her lifetime, Ayn Rand did not
condone the tyranny of a fascist collective need acting as a
claim check against the ability of an individual. Whether that
fascist collective need comes from the Vatican or the Federal
Reserve Bank is a matter of coalition, rather than virtue as you
would have it.  A nuanced view.  I believe taking care of
yourself first, others next while climbing Maslow's hierarchy of
needs to be a decent balance.  First steady the boat before
helping others in.  Rand ,I believe, would steady the boat and
then pass by her family and friends as she searched for the most
qualified rower.  It