GMAT Critical Reasoning (CR) | Criminals often have an unusual self-image. Embezzlers often think of

Criminals often have an unusual self-image. Embezzlers often think of their actions as "only borrowing money." Many people convicted of violent crimes rationalize their actions by some sort of denial either the victim "deserved it" and so the action was justified, or "it simply wasn't my fault." Thus, in many cases, by criminals'characterization of their situation, _______

Which one of the following most logically completes
the passage?
(A) they ought to be rewarded
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