Which of the following statements concerning the criminal justice system would your textbook authors most DISAGREE with?
A)The cost of the criminal justice system is increasing.
B)The number of people behind bars has increased in the past decade.
C)Few of us are affected by the high cost of crime.
D)To pay for the high cost of the criminal justice system, taxes may have to be raised.
E)To pay for the high cost of the criminal justice system, other important social services may have to be cut.

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Throughout the textbook, the authors emphasize that everyone is affected by crime and the cost of the criminal justice system, not just those who are directly involved in the justice system. Therefore, the statement that "few of us are affected by the high cost of crime" would be a disagreement with the authors' perspective.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Criminal Justice System