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I have denied that prohibitions arising from blasphemy or obscenity, or historical or social unfairness, have any justification.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgI have denied that prohibitions arising from blasphemy or obscenity, or historical or social unfairness, have any justification.
Laski argues against the justification of prohibitions based on blasphemy or obscenity.
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Each age makes some idol in its own image and sacrifices upon its altar the freedom of those who refuse it worship.
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