1) She didn't collect welfare.
2) there is no moral hypocrisy to collecting social security after being forced to pay into it.
4) the Medicare claim isn't clear cut
3) neither of your claims are accurate anyway.
http://freestudents.blogspot.com/2011/10/lying-about-ayn-rand-and-social.html?m=1
FYI, my second post from above meant to outline your arguments. It's definitely anyone's right to claim their government benefits, esp the types they paid into & Rand wasn't struggling as much as some have suggested here or other boards, financially speaking, health different story. But I'm not a fan of her philosophy & influence - it's rather primitive to me - her followers as well. But no doubt, she's influenced tremendously powerful and gifted people - that doesn't mean I agree.
I agree with some of your other thoughts as well.
I'm a leftist libertarian - I root for fair play, multiculturalism, hard work, innovation, utmost environmental sustainability & certain greater good benefits (public education, a smart & low-key military, public transportation of all sorts, etc.) - to me these tenets are no kidding common sense, thus I wonder why government enforcement is often required. I value individuality, but I love my family and friends as well & truly like to share the beautiful experiences of my life with others. Individuality of the selfish kind leads to loneliness and greater emphasis on materialism, no thanks. I'm not a fan of corporatism or big government & almost always root for small businesses and local governments (<-- very underrated).
On the other hand, between Big Government and Big Business, the latter has been getting way with murder, literally speaking, for centuries. I truly think too many corporations have set humanity much further back than helped. We know all to well the issues of Big Government - the arguments are beyond cyclical at this point. I could argue my points against corporatism until I'm blue in the face - problem is too many pro-business type conservatives don't get it when the evidence is right there in front of their faces.