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In reply to the discussion: A second grader responds to Ayn Rand. [View all]RZM
(8,556 posts)76. If it is genuine
It was almost certainly devised by a teacher who is not a fan of Rand. The quote is rather off-putting and goes against what children are taught in school (obey the rules, respect your parents/teacher/each other etc.). If it's real, this probably was exactly the response the teacher was trying to elicit.
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"what stupid people think smart authors sound like." I have had this EXACT thought.
DirkGently
Feb 2012
#13
If you're a 'randian' and your day's been made you have only yourself to thank.
Gidney N Cloyd
Feb 2012
#85
I was an Ayn Rand follower in high school. Then I got out in the real world.
rhett o rick
Feb 2012
#9
I wasnt familar with that quote. I guess great minds think alike. lol. Thanks. nm
rhett o rick
Feb 2012
#36
my first concious exposure to ayn rand was in the late 1990s, watching 'The Fountainhead'
flexnor
Feb 2012
#24
Momma has advised me that I can't comment on her "social studies" curriculim yet
underpants
Feb 2012
#50
Agree with the thought; not buying the notion that a 7 year old wrote it. n/t
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2012
#27