Mandatory minimum sentences are arguably unethical because they ______.

A) do not reflect the will of the majority
B) are not applied to all offenders convicted under such statutes
C) have no incapacitate effect
D) result in disproportionately severe sentences

Mandatory minimum sentences often result in disproportionately severe sentences, which can lead to a lack of fairness and justice in the criminal justice system. People who commit similar crimes may receive vastly different sentences, depending on a number of factors outside of their control, such as race or socioeconomic status. This violates the principle of equal justice under the law and can lead to a loss of trust in the criminal justice system.