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Which of the Following Best Captures Singer's Response to the Objection

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Which of the following best captures Singer's response to the objection that overseas aid should be the government's responsibility and giving privately to charities allows the government and noncontributing citizens to shirk their obligations?


A) Singer argues that unless there is definite proof that not giving privately brings about more governmental aid, refusing to contribute to famine relief would be refusing to prevent a lot of suffering.
B) Singer argues that there is no difference between government contributions and charity contributions because both are social institutions meant to relieve suffering caused by famine.
C) Singer argues that rather than contributing to private charities, people should run for government office so that they can directly change governmental policy when it comes to famine relief.
D) Singer argues that charities can lobby governments to provide more famine relief and charities have the best expertise to contribute advice on these issues.

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