Randall Garrett 
But, I Don’t Think [EPUB ebook] 

As every thinking man knows, every slave always yearns for the freedom his master denies him… ____________ ’But, gentlemen, ’ said the Physician, ’I really don’t think we can consider any religion which has human sacrifice as an integral part as a humane religion.’ ’At least, ’ added the Painter with a chuckle, ’not as far as the victim is concerned.’ The Philosopher looked irritated. ’Bosh! What if the victim likes it that way?’ —THE IDLE WORSHIPERS by R. Phillip Dachboden