Heinlein's Libertarianism

;''"A rational anarchist believes that concepts such as "state" and "society" and "government" have no existence save as physically exemplified in the acts of self-responsible individuals. He believes that it is impossible to shift blame, share bnlame, distribute blame... as blame, guilt, responsibility are matters taking place inside human beings singly and _nowhere else_. But being rational, he knows that not all individuals hold his evaluations, so he tries to live perfectly in am imperfect world... aware that his effort will be less than perfect yet undismayed by self-knowelge of self-failure."''

;''"Hear, hear!" I said. "'Less than perfect.' What I've been aiming for all my life."''

;''"You've achieved it," said Wyoh. "Professor, your words sound good but there is something slippery about them. Too much power in the hands of individuals - surely you would not want... well, H-missiles for example - to be controlled by one irresponsible person?"''

;''"My point it that one person _is_ responsbile. Always. If H-bombs exist - and they do - some _man_ controls them. In terms of morals _there is no such thing as 'state'_. Just men. Individuals. Each responsible for his own acts."''