Punishment 2.1

1. Citing studies showing that the consumption of sugary drinks increases the risk of various health problems, the mayor of a large city proposes a law to criminalize and impose a steep fine on the sale of popular sugary drinks in the city. As someone who believes in “governing by crime,” which TWO of the following arguments is the mayor most likely to give to defend this proposal?

Please select 2 correct answers

It’s immoral to sell beverages that have been proven to put consumers’ health in danger, so shop owners that sell such drinks deserve to be punished

Even though people know sugary drinks are bad for them, they are too addicted to stop drinking, so the government has to create conditions that change their consumption behavior

The companies who produce these beverages have become too wealthy and need to pay their fair share for the problems they have helped to create

Criminalizing and fining the sale of these drinks makes this behavior unprofitable, so it’s the best way to stop store owners from continuing to contribute to this public health problem

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