On the record
It is worth while pointing out that those most concerned with the suppression of “obscene” books are religious people.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgIt is worth while pointing out that those most concerned with the suppression of “obscene” books are religious people.
Laski points out that those who advocate for the suppression of obscene books are often religious individuals.
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