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And does not that admission involve an unlimited freedom of expression in the interpretation of facts?
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “And does not that admission involve an unlimited freedom of expression in the interpretation of facts?”
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Laski argues that recognizing multiple interpretations is essential for freedom of expression.
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