Harold J. Laski: “In most cases, we have to leave the individual free to judge at what…”

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In most cases, we have to leave the individual free to judge at what point excess is a fact.

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Harold J. Laski

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Laski believes individuals should be trusted to determine the point at which their behavior becomes excessive.

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