Suppose Katrina Is a Rule-Utilitarian and Believes That Following the Rule

Suppose Katrina is a rule-utilitarian and believes that following the rule "Girls under the age of eighteen should not be permitted to to have abortions without notifying a parent or guardian" would maximize happiness. Which of the following would be the best reason for Katrina's view?

A) Some young women are abused by their parents.
B) A parent's guidance tends to be helpful and needed, and some young women have regretted having abortions.
C) Even females under the age of eighteen have a right to medical privacy and confidentiality.
D) No girl under the age of eighteen has regretted having an abortion.

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