Which of the Following Is Not an Argument That Has

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an argument that has been made against incarcerating white collar offenders?

• A) White collar offenders suffer a greater humiliation through loss of status than conventional offenders, so prison is not necessary
• B) The harm committed by white collar offenders is much less than that of conventional offenders
• C) It is wasteful to put highly educated and skilled white collar workers in prison
• D) White collar offenders are not dangerous in a direct or predatory sense

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