Well written and well considered save for this:
Neither is the individualism of Rand reflective of the American sense of individualism as we expanded west; that American individualism featured a vibrant sense of voluntary association, what Rand's camp would call collectivism.
Respectfully suggest a review of her hypothetical utopia, Galts Gulch, interestingly enough set in Colorado: Free and purely voluntary association, ethical conduct of mutually beneficial capitalistic business, and a strong pioneering spirit are the central themes.
Willie
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