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A government which is continually flouted in its attempt at administration is bound to attempt even greater severity.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “A government which is continually flouted in its attempt at administration is bound to attempt even greater severity.”
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He warns that a government facing constant defiance may resort to harsher measures, creating a cycle of oppression.
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