During New York City's fiscal crisis of the late 1970's, governmental leaders
debated whether to offer federal assistance to New York City. One economist who
opposed the suggestion asked, "Are we supposed to help out New York City every
time it gets into financial problems?"

The economist's question can be criticized because it

A) uses ambiguous terms
B) assumes everyone else agrees New York City should be helped
C) appeals to emotions rather than using logic
D) relies on second-hand reports rather than first-hand accounts
E) completely ignores the issue at hand