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Harold J. Laski: The more consciously, therefore, we can seek that equalization as a desirable object of social effort, the more likely…

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The more consciously, therefore, we can seek that equalization as a desirable object of social effort, the more likely we are to make attacks upon liberty more rare, the evil results of such attack less frequent.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski argues that actively seeking social equalization can reduce attacks on liberty and their negative consequences.

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