Suppose Someone Argues That Strong Affirmative Action Is Too Costly

question 23

Multiple Choice

Suppose someone argues that strong affirmative action is too costly to implement in a democratic society.A plausible nonconsequentialist reply is that:

• A)affirmative action is indeed too costly and should be abolished.
• B)if affirmative action is just,then the costs involved don't matter.
• C)justice doesn't matter;only cost does.
• D)more net happiness is created by getting rid of affirmative action.

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