Harold J. Laski: “We announce that we are open to conviction in matters of social…”

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We announce that we are open to conviction in matters of social arrangement.

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Harold J. Laski

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This statement reflects a willingness to engage in social discourse while acknowledging the risks involved.

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Harold J. Laski: “We announce that we are open to conviction in matters of social arrangement.”