Which of the following actions would NOT count as treating someone merely as a means?
A) Henry lies to Lucy to get her to go on a date with him.
B) A restaurant manager makes his staff wear ridiculous costumes as part of his horror-themed restaurant.
C) A detective finds evidence that Frank is a big-time heroin dealer and threatens to have Frank arrested unless Frank pays him $10,000 a month.
D) Roger manipulates four other men into helping him commit a crime with false promises of a big financial reward.

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In choice B, the restaurant manager's action of making staff wear costumes for a themed restaurant can be seen as part of their job roles and responsibilities, which they consent to by working there. This does not necessarily treat them merely as a means, as it aligns with the business's theme and could be argued to respect their autonomy by being a condition of their employment.

Which of the Following Actions Would NOT Count as Treating