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Harold J. Laski: Democracy alone proffers adequate safeguards of an enduring good rule; a democracy, that is to say, which is in the…

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Democracy alone proffers adequate safeguards of an enduring good rule; a democracy, that is to say, which is in the hands of delegates controlled by popular election.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski advocates for democracy as the best safeguard for good governance, emphasizing the role of elected delegates.

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