The penultimate sentence says it all. Social workers have criticised this view ....
What is the view?
The view is that the proposed program would be a reward for substance abuse.
Now answer choices,
A. Are the activists refusing the public's view because it doesn't get enough support from the government? No.
B. We're not talking about emotions here.
C. Abuse prevention must be viewed as important as rehabilitation. Note that earlier in the argument, the proposal does both rehabilitation and abuse prevention. People may think that rehabilitated individuals don't stay sober and will again be using substance. In this case, it is a total waste of money. But then, the proposed program prevents people from relapsing, thereby moving towards a dry country. Not very convincing one, but keep C
D. argument is not worried about the taxes
E. There is no relationship between laws and the people's opinion.
So, the answer choice is C.
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