Which of the following statements about urban sprawl and traffic congestion is the best illustration of a normative statement?

A. Traffic congestion has increased in the last 20 years.
B. Snarled traffic cost motorists in the 85 largest U.S. cities 3.5 billion hours.
C. Because urban sprawl is the result of individual choice, it is okay.
D. The average U.S. urban traveler is stuck in road traffic 46 hours a year.

Answer: C