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Harold J. Laski: To lay it down as law that, whatever the occasion, the weapon shall not be used, seems to me an unjustifiable…

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To lay it down as law that, whatever the occasion, the weapon shall not be used, seems to me an unjustifiable interference with freedom.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski argues against the prohibition of general strikes, viewing it as an infringement on freedom.

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