Which of the following options is the best ILLUSTRATIVE example for the claim that:
In some cases, it is morally wrong to hold a person responsible for a crime they have committed.
A) It is near Halloween, and a visitor to the USA who doesn't speak any English sees the piles of pumpkins outside the grocery store. He thinks they are free for the taking, so he carries a few away. He has shoplifted, but shouldn't be held r esponsible, because he didn't know he was doing anything wrong.
B) The death penalty punishes killers for the crimes they have committed.
C) Imagine a person who was raised in an abusive home, who has anger- management issues. One day, in a fit of road rage, he runs another driver off the road and into a ditch. He shouldn't be held responsible, because of his difficult circumstances.
D) Sacco and Vanzetti were wrongly held responsible for the crime of spying.

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The visitor did not understand the cultural context and language, leading to an unintentional crime, illustrating that moral responsibility may not apply when there is a lack of awareness or intent.

Which of the Following Options Is the Best ILLUSTRATIVE Example