In 1992, there were over 250 rescues of mountain climbers, costing the

In 1992, there were over 250 rescues of mountain climbers, costing the government almost 3 million dollars. More than 25 people died in climbing mishaps that year. Many new climbers enter the sport each year. Members of a task force have proposed a bonding arrangement requiring all climbers to post a large sum of money to be forfeited to the government in case of calamity.

Each of the following principles, if valid, supports the task force members’ proposal EXCEPT:

(A) Taxpayers should not subsidize a freely chosen hobby and athletic endeavor of individuals.
(B) The government is obliged to take measures to deter people from risking their lives.
(C) For physically risky sports the government should issue permits only to people who have had at least minimal training in the sport.
(D) Citizens who use publicly subsidized rescue services should be required to pay more toward the cost of these services than citizens who do not.
(E) People who engage in physically risky behavior that is not essential to anyone’s welfare should be held responsible for the cost of treating any resulting injuries.