Which statement best explains why politicians supported the ideas promoted by James Q. Wilson?
A) Wilson blamed crime on the choices of individuals, not the social conditions which could be blamed on politicians.
B) Wilson wrote in a way that was easy for laypeople to understand.
C) Wilson was seen as an unbiased academic.
D) Wilson argued that improving social conditions was central to solving crime, and politicians felt this was campaign promise they could uphold if elected.
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