The Danger in Writing New Laws to Correct Behavior Is

question 147

Multiple Choice

The danger in writing new laws to correct behavior is that:

• A) people may begin to think that any behavior that is legal is acceptable.
• B) people will see the difference between ethics and legality.
• C) legal behavior will reflect the totality of people's relations with one another.
• D) there will not be enough jails to house those who break the law.

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