"A liberal state is ultimately a limited
state, with government activity strictly bounded by a sphere of individual
liberty. If such a society is not to become anarchic or otherwise
ungovernable, then it must become capable of self governing at levels of
social organization below the state. Such a system depends ultimately not
just on law, but on self-restraint of individuals. If they are not tolerant
and respectful of each other or do not abide by the laws they set for
themselves, they will require a strong and coercive state to keep each
other in line. If they cannot cohere to common purposes then they will
need an intrusive state to provide the organization that they cannot
provide for themselves."
Francis Fukuyama
"The smallest minority on earth is the
individual. Those who deny individual rights, cannot claim to be defenders
of minorities."
Ayn Rand
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Martin Luther King
"It has always been my experience that if
you can present a good argument and back up what you are saying, there are
people who will be persuaded. It is sometimes possible to change the tenor
of the debate by injecting information into the discussion."
Bill James
Baseball analyst