An Argument Based on the Paternalism Principle Would Claim That

question 3

Multiple Choice

An argument based on the Paternalism Principle would claim that drugs should remain illegal because:

• A)decriminalization would lead to increased drug usage by teenagers.
• B)using recreational drugs is immoral and destroys society.
• C)the money from their sale supports violent gangs.
• D)they are addictive and unhealthy for their users.

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