No doubt the question cannot be easily discussed in the abstract; much must depend on the nature of the measures in each particular case; on the evil they would cause if conceded; on the attractiveness of their idea to the working classes if refused.
Bagehot acknowledges the complexity of discussing political measures and their potential impacts.
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