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Harold J. Laski: I cannot, therefore, agree that the community is entitled, on any terms, to put its convenience first, and the workers’…

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I cannot, therefore, agree that the community is entitled, on any terms, to put its convenience first, and the workers’ freedom afterwards.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski argues that community convenience should not override workers' rights.

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