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Harold J. Laski: That a man must be free to combine with his fellows for joint-action in some realm in which they have a kindred interest…

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That a man must be free to combine with his fellows for joint-action in some realm in which they have a kindred interest is, I take it, of the essence of liberty.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski asserts that the essence of liberty includes the right to join with others for common interests.

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