Harold J. Laski: “It is because the State enforces our rights as obligations upon others…”

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It is because the State enforces our rights as obligations upon others that we have the opportunity to enjoy them.

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Harold J. Laski

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Laski points out that the state plays a crucial role in enforcing rights, allowing individuals to enjoy their freedoms.

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The main thing was to be rid of the Divine Right of kings.

What is needed is a patriot king who will destroy corruption and awaken the spirit of liberty.

The State has power only for the protection of natural law.

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Harold J. Laski: “It is because the State enforces our rights as obligations upon others that we have the opportunity to enjoy them.”