Gabriel Is an Environmentalist with Very Strong Beliefs About Who

question 165

Multiple Choice

Gabriel is an environmentalist with very strong beliefs about who should pay for environmental cleanup.What is most likely to be Gabriel's view?

• A) He believes that tax money should be used for environmental cleanup because everyone contributes to pollution.
• B) He feels that there should be a governmental tax imposed on every item to cover the cost of its pollution.
• C) He feels that individuals, not businesses, should foot the bill for environmental cleanup because individuals are the ones who benefit.
• D) He feels environmental costs are a part of doing business, which should be paid by businesses.
• E) He believes those who are concerned about the environment and pollution should pay the costs.

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