GMAT Critical Reasoning (CR) | It has been suggested that long-term prisoners, on release from jail

It has been suggested that long-term prisoners, on release from jail, be given a reasonable state pension to reduce the likelihood of their resorting to crime. Most people instinctively reject the suggestion as they feel it would be like rewarding criminal activity.

The supporters of the prisoners’ pension scheme have criticized those who reject this possibility, by claiming thatfor the critics......

Which of the following is the most logical completion of the sentence above?

A. emotion