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In most cases, we have to leave the individual free to judge at what point excess is a fact.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “In most cases, we have to leave the individual free to judge at what point excess is a fact.”
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Laski believes individuals should be trusted to determine the point at which their behavior becomes excessive.
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