Biologists believe the Endangered Species Act has been successful,but critics say it is a failure.Which argument below supports the critics?
A) The ESA has not been in existence long enough for endangered species to recover.
B) Species are only listed when critically endangered;therefore,many will be lost.
C) More than one-half of listed species are stable or improving,and 99% are still alive.
D) The budget for protecting endangered species amounted to 9 cents per U.S.citizen.
E) Federal regulators have been heavy handed in enforcing the act.
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