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In other words, society shirks its duty by laying the whole cost on the victim, whereas the injury comes from what may be called the legitimate risks of the trade.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “In other words, society shirks its duty by laying the whole cost on the victim, whereas the injury comes from what may…”
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This quote reflects Roosevelt's belief that society has a responsibility to share the costs of workplace injuries rather than placing them solely on the workers.
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