I'm unclear on how Heinlein could be a political extremist and also have no fixed political principles. http://www.newrepublic.com/article/118048/william-pattersons-robert-heinlein-biography-hagiography …
@JasonKuznicki RAH was opposed to conscription too! He wanted voluntary army.
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@HeerJeet I've seen Starship Troopers trotted out one too many times as an excuse for conscription, alas. -
@JasonKuznicki That's a misreading of novel. What book does argue is that citizenship be tied to gov't service (including military). - Show replies
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