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Harold J. Laski: It is consent always in the knowledge that refusal to agree will make no serious difference to the result that occurs.

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It is consent always in the knowledge that refusal to agree will make no serious difference to the result that occurs.
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Harold J. Laski

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This statement emphasizes the futility of consent in situations where agreement does not significantly alter outcomes.

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