Since the wealthy own more and therefore have more to protect than the poor, the wealthy should pay more to support law enforcement. This argument is:
A) based on the vertical equity principle
B) based on the benefits principle
C) based on the ability-to-pay principle
D) regressive in nature

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This argument is based on the benefits principle, which holds that individuals who benefit the most from a service or program should pay the most to support it. In this case, the wealthy have more to protect and therefore benefit more from law enforcement, so they should pay more to support it. The argument is not based on the ability-to-pay principle because it is not arguing that the wealthy have a greater ability to pay, but rather that they benefit more. It is also not based on the vertical equity principle because it is not concerned with ensuring fairness in the distribution of resources across different income levels. Finally, it is not regressive in nature because it does not argue for a higher tax burden on lower-income individuals.

Since the Wealthy Own More and Therefore Have More to Protect