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Harold J. Laski: The only opinions of which account is then taken are the opinions which coincide with the will of those in authority.

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The only opinions of which account is then taken are the opinions which coincide with the will of those in authority.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski points out that only the opinions aligned with authority are acknowledged in a repressive system.

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