Definition: You are given a question on jurisprudence. Jurisprudence is the theory or philosophy of law. You are also given 4 answer options (associated with "A", "B", "C", "D"), out of which only one is correct. You need to answer the question by selecting the correct option. You should only answer with the choice letter, not the whole answer.
Input: Why is there an increasing recognition that retribution is a fundamental element of punishment?
(A)Because rehabilitation of offenders presumes a recognition of the role of vengeance. (B)Because the lex talionis is misguided. (C)Because other justifications appear to have failed. (D)Because revenge is anachronistic.

C