They are right, further, I believe, in their emphasis upon the vital connexion between truthful news and liberty; nor do I doubt that some of the remedies they propose would have the valuable effect of increasing the degree of truth in the news.
Laski agrees with the connection between truthful news and liberty, recognizing the potential benefits of proposed remedies.
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