Quote by Robert A. Heinlein, on censorshi

The whole principle is wrong; it's like demanding that grown men live on skim milk because the baby can't eat steak.

The whole principle is wrong; it's like demanding that grown

Summary

This quote suggests that the principle in question is flawed and unfair. It uses the analogy of demanding that adults subsist on a diet meant for infants, highlighting the illogical nature of the principle. The quote implies that it is unjust to impose restrictions or limitations on capable individuals because of the limitations of others, especially when those restrictions are not necessary or appropriate for the majority. It challenges the idea of treating everyone equally when circumstances or abilities differ.

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By Robert A. Heinlein, on censorshi

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