Harold J. Laski: “I do not think a government can be left to the not always tender…”

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I do not think a government can be left to the not always tender mercies of an orator with a grievance to exploit.

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Harold J. Laski

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Laski expresses concern about the dangers of orators exploiting grievances to sway crowds.

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Harold J. Laski: “I do not think a government can be left to the not always tender mercies of an orator with a grievance to exploit.”