(Consider This) Which of the Following Claims Is Not Made

question 5

Multiple Choice

(Consider This) Which of the following claims is not made by defenders of lotteries?

• A)Lotteries are a relatively painless way to fund important government services.
• B)Lotteries help reduce organized crime by providing an alternative to illegal gambling.
• C)Lotteries are preferable to taxes because they are voluntary.
• D)Lotteries are progressive in nature, with higher income families playing more frequently.

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Definitions:

Stoicism

A philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions.

Good

That which is considered beneficial, positive, virtuous, or morally right.

Bad

Lacking quality or unfavorable; can also refer to moral wickedness or reprehensibility.

Ethical Egoists

Individuals who believe that moral actions are those that maximize one's own self-interest and well-being.