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It is because the State enforces our rights as obligations upon others that we have the opportunity to enjoy them.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “It is because the State enforces our rights as obligations upon others that we have the opportunity to enjoy them.”
Editor's note · Context
Laski points out that the state plays a crucial role in enforcing rights, allowing individuals to enjoy their freedoms.
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