Megan

I would consider selfishness a behavior problem or "bad." Hogging the ice cream does not equate with Hitler.

Agreed, Brent.  That's what makes Rand's usage so frustrating.

Merjet - perfect.  Wish I'd taken the time to spell it out so clearly.

I appreciate your opinion.

I'm new here, but this in particular has always bugged me. To one and all, the word selfish has negative connotations.  Rightfully so.  Rand change the dictionary meaning. When people disagreed, she proclaimed, "See how irrational the world is!" I never bought it.  Random liked attention, and this kind of thing provided it for her.