The danger in writing new laws to correct behavior is that:
A) people may begin to think that any behavior that is legal is acceptable.
B) people will see the difference between ethics and legality.
C) legal behavior will reflect the totality of people's relations with one another.
D) there will not be enough jails to house those who break the law.

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Writing new laws to correct behavior may lead people to believe that any behavior that is not made illegal is acceptable. It can also create a cycle where more and more laws are created to correct various behaviors, leading to an over-reliance on legal systems to regulate behavior rather than individual ethical considerations. However, the answer choices B, C, and D do not accurately reflect the dangers of writing new laws to correct behavior.

The Danger in Writing New Laws to Correct Behavior Is