Discuss the below:
Q1. If we lived in a purely Objectivist society, wherein a government were not responsible for "altruistic" things like providing healthcare or welfare, who would be responsible for the sick, the elderly, the poor, and others who temporarily or permanently cannot care for themselves? Would this work for us as a society? Why or why not, based on your own ideas about human nature?
Q2. Would it surprise you to learn that late in her life, Rand accepted government assistance (welfare)? Why or why not? Was it hypocritical of her? Why or why not?