What, according to McMahan, is the inherent problem with "lesser evil" justifications of actions such as torture?
A) There exist no means to objectively determine which is the lesser of two evils.
B) Such justifications can be used to sanction almost any action whatsoever.
C) Such justifications ultimately rely on an implausible form of moral absolutism.
D) They inherently violate absolute and exceptionless principles of justice.

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McMahan argues that "lesser evil" justifications can be dangerously flexible, allowing for the sanctioning of nearly any action by framing it as the lesser of two evils, thus undermining moral constraints.

What, According to McMahan, Is the Inherent Problem with "Lesser