I was really just kind of curious what draws people here when they don't seem to agree with her ideas. Honestly, I don't know why her writings appeal to me since I don't agree with her basic idea that selfishness is a virtue.

Rand indeed was in favor of abortion. There have been many discussions on this topic, mostly very long ago. I can't say I like abortion, but I'll let people choose abortion and deal with the emotional consequences later.

The problem with Rand's reasoning behind her abortion position is that it could easily be extended until a person was capable of taking care of himself/herself (at least up into the teenage years).

I believe Ayn Rand's writings had a dual purpose. One to call attention to what was happening, and one that was personal. It isn't necessarily mandatory that one adhere to both!

Henry Ford believe in paying his workers enough so they could buy his companies products

we know more now about fetal development

so Rand was wrong on a few things
does not invalidated most of her work