In most states BASE jumping, an extreme sport where an individual jumps off of a building, bridge, or other structure with a small parachute, is illegal. Proponents of the sport believe that the individuals are taking risks with their own lives and should be allowed to do so in a free society as long as they do not cause harm to others. As a result, these proponents conclude that BASE jumping should be legalized.
Each of the following, if true, would weaken the conclusion drawn by the proponents of BASE jumping EXCEPT:
(A) Many BASE jumpers are very experienced and have completed hundreds of jumps without being injured.
(B) The insurance rates charged to owners of buildings that are likely to be used in BASE jumps have doubled because of increased threat of lawsuits.
(C) Many municipalities have been forced to hire additional police units to patrol for BASE jumpers.
(D) In rare cases, BASE jumpers have been known to injure civilians on the ground during their jumps.
(E) BASE jumpers have been known to break into buildings at night in order to gain access to the roof, causing damage to the building in the process.
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