"What disturbs me about these so-called 'superheroes'," said the intense-looking woman on the Answers for Americans panel, "is the way they reinforce the notion that the path to heroism lies in sacrificing oneself for the good of others. This idea is fundamentally opposed to any rational conception of human dignity, and must ultimately lead to the destruction of democracy and the establishment of totalitarianism..."

"Who the heck is that?" said Bob as he entered the living room of his and Lucius's bachelor pad.

Lucius shrugged. "I didn't catch the name," he said. "Anne something, I think."

Bob groaned. "Switch it."

Disclaimer: If I claimed ownership of The Incredibles, I would be a harmless fool. If I claimed allegiance with Ayn Rand's thought, I would be a dangerous one.