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Harold J. Laski: It is worth while pointing out that those most concerned with the suppression of “obscene” books are religious people.

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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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Laski points out that those who advocate for the suppression of obscene books are often religious individuals.

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