Not the original commenter, but I agree with them. To me, it shows that the entire basis of Ayn Rand's philosophy was wrong. She goes on about how amazing capitalism is and the dangers of welfare states, yet the fact that she had to crawl back to the government for that very same welfare shows how necessary it is. It is simply hypocrisy, and I find it infects many of similar libertarian beliefs. This idea that it shouldn't be your responsibility or duty to help others and that everyone should fend for themselves, yet when it is THEM that are disadvantaged, or struggling, suddenly they see how important help can be? It is always rooted in selfishness and egoism. And just because Ayn Rand was a proud egoist doesn't make it right or impressive. Her very life proved her ideology wrong. I don't think there's anything more beautiful than that, really.
