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The only way, in fact, to attain the right is by free discussion; and a period of crisis, when the perception of right is difficult, only makes the emphasis upon freedom more fundamental.
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Harold J. Laski
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He emphasizes that free discussion is essential for understanding rights, especially in times of crisis.
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