There was a time when i was really in to Ayn Rand. I have matured. BUT, = I still think her books are important to read. And I still winnow out = some parts of her philosophies that I like. She does seem to have a = penchant for violent, or at least "strong" sex scenes. Even as a teenage = I was a little put off in the Fountainhead when it seemed as if Dominique = just neede to be raped to fall in love with Howard. Puhleeese. Patti