What might a democratic-republican have said in response to a federalist who felt that the excise tax was a good way to reduce the nation's debt?
a. “i wholeheartedly agree. we must reduce our nation's debt! ”
b. “what's more important is that it is hurting our nation's farmers! ”
c. “it doesn't do enough to protect merchants and businessmen! ”
d. “we shouldn't just tax whiskey, we should prohibit it! ”