[Spam] [Vision2020] RE: harmful books (with a PS of a different nature)

[lfalen]

Yes, I've read Atlas Shrugged". I think "We the Living" was particularly cold hearted. "Anthem " may be the least objectionable, partly because it is short.
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From: "joanopyr at earthlink.net" joanopyr at earthlink.net
Date: Thu,  2 Jun 2005 14:07:48 -0700
To: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: [Spam] [Vision2020] RE: harmful books (with a PS of a different nature)

> Roger writes:
> 
> > Joan 
> >
> > What I find the most objectionable to Ayn Rand is that she seems totally
> lacking in compassion.
> 
> Agreed.  That's one of the many serious problems with her work.  Have you
> read Atlas Shrugged?  Ugh.  It takes the Donovian position that the cream,
> as it were, should rise to the top and bugger the rest of our
> less-impressive humanity.  (I just invented the word Donovian.  Do you like
> it?  It's in reference to Mr. Arnold's objections to "raising" other
> peoples' kids, an argument I doubt he'd extend to my tax-payer support of
> his student loans.)
> 
> Joan Opyr/Auntie Establishment
> www.auntie-establishment.com
> 
> PS: As a teacher, Julie Crumley plays a vital role in raising other
> peoples' kids, and for that, I heartily salute her!  While I'm at it, I
> want to thank Kristine Fitze, Pam Middlemas, Martha Zirker, Sue Bowe, Dr.
> Laurie Austin, and everyone with whom my child has thus far come in contact
> in the Moscow Public Schools.  They are consummate professionals and kind,
> caring, and knowledgable people.  Thank heaven for all of them.  They have
> my gratitude and my respect.  Not a Randian (or Donovian) among them!
> 
> 
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