I am aware of Rand's stance on abortion, and I don't entirely agree with it. However, it's ridiculous to assert that her entire body of work outside of this one opinion is invalid - let alone "brainwashing."

Hers is the most complete, hierachical defense of individual rights, capitalism, freedom, etc that I've ever seen, and dismissing all that she had to say on a mountain of topics based on her stance on abortion is not a view I can take seriously.

Edit: I also find it interesting that this one stance infuriates you so, you completely ignored the quote I provided, which DIRECTLY and COMPLETELY refutes your charge that her ideas/philosophy constitute "brainwashing."

I am aware of Rand's stance on abortion, and I don't entirely agree with it. However, it's ridiculous to assert that her entire body of work outside of this one opinion is invalid - let alone "brainwashing."

Hers is the most complete, hierachical defense of individual rights, capitalism, freedom, etc that I've ever seen, and dismissing all that she had to say on a mountain of topics based on her stance on abortion is not a view I can take seriously.