• • • Rand and Romando massacre have something in common 
Edward Strickler, The Hook (Charlottesville, VA) Egoism  |Paul Ryan  | Cause: Essayist's defense of Ayn Rand's proto-philosophy ["Ayn Rand: Her detractors miss her stellar vision"] that states that the individual should never subordinate self-interests to any collective, not national patriotism, not religious creed, not standards and rules of community, not family affection or duty.

Effect: The teachings of a group that fascinated a young murderer ["Three notes: Source says Romando purchased gun, left letters"]: "We believe in indulgence, self-preservation, and individuality," says Schroeder [spokesperson for the group].   Published: 2012-09-19