Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism

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She did not advocate preying on the disadvantaged. Producers don't need to prey on anyone. People gladly give of their wages to obtain what the producer has to offer. But she didn't believe producers should be legally compelled to support the disadvantaged, y'know; with their taxes and stuff. She didn't have a problem with voluntary charity stemming from benevolence.

There's a difference between not caring or outright preying. Everyone pays taxes, and it's the civilized way to support the disadvantaged with tax money. They aren't disadvantaged by choice - in their vast majority - there are people working their ass off in two or three jobs without scratching a decent living. There's a whole plethora of things I don't want to see my tax money wasted on, but helping the disadvantaged isn't on the list. It's a sense of entitlement she's transporting. Make your way and don't look left or right while trying to get your own fill. It is the sociopath's way, even if it's just looking the other way instead of actually preying.