According to the correct answer (option 2), liberalists believe that the state is a necessary evil. Liberalists prioritize individual freedom and limited government intervention. They argue that while some level of state control is necessary to maintain order and protect individuals` rights, excessive state power can infringe upon personal liberties. Therefore, they view the state as a necessary evil that should be limited and restrained.

Option 1, communists, hold a contrasting view as they advocate for a strong state that controls the means of production and redistributes wealth. Option 3, individualists, generally believe in minimal state interference in personal and economic matters, leaning towards the liberalist perspective of limited government. Option 4, anarchists, reject the need for a state altogether, considering it unnecessary and oppressive.