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Harold J. Laski: Upon what grounds can we infer prospective gain from persecution of opinion?

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Upon what grounds can we infer prospective gain from persecution of opinion?
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski questions the rationale behind persecuting differing opinions, seeking logical grounds for such actions.

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