Critic: Although some people claim it is inconsistent to support freedom of speech and also support legislation limiting the amount of violence in TV programs, it is not. We can limit TV program content because the damage done by violent programs is more harmful than the decrease in freedom of speech that would result from the limitations envisioned by the legislation. Which one of the following principles, if valid, most helps to justify the critic's reasoning?
A: One can support freedom of speech while at the same time recognizing that it can sometimes be overridden by other interests.
B: When facing a choice between restricting freedom of speech or not, we must decide based on what would make the greatest number of people the happiest.
C: If the exercise of a basic freedom leads to some harm, then the exercise of that freedom should be restricted.
D: In evaluating legislation that would impinge on a basic freedom, we should consider the consequences of not passing the legislation.
Choose A, B, C or D as your solution.
A