I think God loves irony!
God loves irony but fanatics such as Ayn Rand hate it. The world isn't a cartoon land of pure good and evil, of heroes and looters. The real world doesn't operate that way. Also, It's funny how some are willing to forgive an Ayn Rand for her personal shortcomings but are harsh and unyielding when it comes to the weaknesses of those they consider to be parasites.
It's a shame that the ridiculous rantings of Ayn Rand have become the voice of conservatism for many. We need to offer a message of hope and opportunity for all, not just self proclaimed Atlases.
I think Rand does make a valid point about taking from the productive to fund a permana underclass. “The Giving Tree” by Silverstein is a more in tune with the idea that you can only take so much from the producers in society. The idea that every body needs to contribute is both Christian and practical (if one won't work then they won't eat. I watched an ECHO challenge with Coast Guard rescue group against other military folks. During the early phase the required women on the team was a drag for all the teams but the coast guard supported her using a rope to help her up the mountain on the bike phase, putting her in position's where others could support her because she was very strong at orienteering. The other groups complained about the weakness of the female member. Needless to say the coast guru group won because they had the best orienteer. The underclass needs needs to contribute..