C
University president: When a faculty member' s falsification of research was uncovered, the media treated it as evidence of the university' s low standards, even though in truth it was a mere case of dishonesty. But since vigilance with respect to academic standards is always necessary, it' s good that standards have become a topic of discussion. Which one of the following conforms most closely to the principle illustrated above?
A: The latest government scandal has been analyzed as a case of simple corruption, although corruption had little to do with it. Because the true cause of the scandal was lack of oversight, attributing the cause of the scandal to simple corruption is harmful.
B: The latest government scandal has been analyzed as a case of simple corruption, with no mention of the role played by lack of oversight. Nonetheless, the focus on corruption is welcome, because corruption played the largest role in the scandal.
C: The latest government scandal has been attributed to lack of oversight, although the true cause of the scandal was simple corruption. Nonetheless, this discussion of oversight is welcome, because oversight is important in its own right.
D: The latest government scandal has been attributed to both lack of oversight and corruption. As a result, these important concerns are now being discussed. So, despite the harm that it caused, it is good that the scandal occurred.