a modest ayn randian proposal [View All]

[unblock]

i had always thought that ayn rand had it wrong. but i finally realized that my arguments were flawed. you see, my basic idea was that this entire notion of strengthening people by refusing to give in to altruistic urges was injust and wrong.

but then i came to realize that ayn rand was not strictly wrong in this regard, the problem was she simply didn't go far enough.

if altruism weakens people that targets of your generosity, then why stop there? wouldn't other forms of kindness, such as basic non-violence, also weaken the targets of your non-violence?

remember in the pink panther movies when inspector clouseau has his servant cato attack him unexpectedly in order to keep clouseau's skills sharp? now THAT's love.

can you imagine the memories you will create for your wife, your husband, or your precious little children when you sit patiently in the dark awaiting their return home in order to ambush them with a surprise attack, giving them a cherished opportunity to test their self-defense skills that they will remember for the rest of their lives? call me romantic, but i can't think of a better gift for an anniversary or a birthday.

maybe it's just a jewish thing, but i know it's just not passover without a ritual slaying of the first-born. i'm not as familiar with christianity's rites, but it seems to me that easter wouldn't be much of a holiday without someone being strapped to a cross and tortured. how else will your babies grow up to be strong? i know i'd feel better knowing my kids have the fortitude to refuse to divulge state secrets after being captured by the enemy.


i have more to say on the topic, but mini-unblock has made the mistake of taking a nap without laying a defensive perimeter. this is, as they say, a "teaching moment". i do love him so! keeeeeyyyaaaaaaaahhhh!!!!!!