Why is a reliance of psychiatrists' clinical judgment inadequate for civil commitment?
A) Psychiatrists are paid for their testimonies
B) Psychiatrists are by nature untrustworthy
C) Judgments are based on opinions and not facts
D) Judgments are too objective
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