To the argument that geographic proximity to the needy makes one better suited and more obligated to respond, Singer replies that
A) whether this makes a difference to the duty to help depends on one's personal wealth.
B) these reasons weaken, but do not affect the basic principle behind, the duty to help those far away.
C) modern communications and transportation technology have changed the situation.
D) None of the above

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Singer argues that modern communications and transportation technology have effectively shrunk distances, making it just as easy to help those far away as those nearby, thus challenging the notion that geographic proximity increases one's obligation to help.

To the Argument That Geographic Proximity to the Needy Makes