Which statement best summarizes the idea presented in the following passage (paragraph 3)?
I have another objection; and that is, it is unjust that I should suffer such a penalty. Had I interfered in the manner which I admit, and which I admit has been fairly proved (for I admire the truthfulness and candor of the greater portion of the witnesses who have testified in this case),—had I so interfered in behalf of the rich, the powerful, the intelligent, the so-called great, or in behalf of any of their friends—either father, mother, sister, wife, or children, or any of that class—and suffered and sacrificed what I have in this interference, it would have been all right; and every man in this court would have deemed it an act worthy of reward rather than punishment.
Answer choices for the above question
A. People who are wealthy, powerful, and educated often do not face the same punishments as others, because they are well connected.
B. John Brown regrets that he allied himself with slaves because they are not powerful or rich enough to defend him.
C. The court only disapproves of John Brown’s actions because they does not consider slaves’ rights worth defending.
D. A person should only be punished with death if he or she has truly committed treason.