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He first showed how difficult it is in politics to draw a distinction between ethical right and men's opinion of what ought to be.
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Harold J. Laski
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Laski points out the complexity in politics of distinguishing between ethical principles and public opinion, a relevant issue in contemporary political discourse.
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