In the fascist state, the individual is not suppressed, but rather multiplied, just as in a regiment a soldier is not weakened but multiplied by the number of his comrades. the fascist state organizes the nation, but it leaves sufficient scope to individuals; it has limited useless or harmful liberties and has preserved those that are essential. it cannot be the individual who decides in this matter, but only the state. background information: this passage, written by mussolini, is from an article for an italian encyclopedia. according to the article, who is in the best position to determine which rights and liberties are important? the individual the military one's comrades the state