Which technique of neutralization is described in the following scenario? AJ sells pot as a small side business to his main job of bartending. When asked if he feels guilty about breaking the law, he responds “Not even a little, it’s not like helping people get a little high and relax does anyone any harm! Pot should totally be legalized, it’s silly to have it be illegal when alcohol is so much more dangerous and is perfectly legal.”

A. denial of responsibility
B. appeal to higher loyalties
C. condemnation of the condemners
D. denial of injury


D. denial of injury

Sociology

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