In the absence of legislation, it is certain that those who employ the services of men will be their political masters; and it will follow that their Acts of Parliament will be adapted to the needs of property.
Laski argues that without legislative action, economic power will dictate political authority, leading to a government that serves property interests.
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He showed that government by discussion can be made to illuminate great principles.
Yet such defects must not blind us to the general rightness of their insight.
Even Lincoln supported his generals in completely indefensible attacks on civilian rights.
Liberty means self-government, and self-government means the right of every man to be his own legislator.
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