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Harold J. Laski: The limitation of liberty in this realm seems to me, therefore, neither just in its purpose nor beneficent in its…

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The limitation of liberty in this realm seems to me, therefore, neither just in its purpose nor beneficent in its results.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski critiques the limitations placed on liberty in the context of strikes, questioning their fairness and effectiveness.

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