A proposed change to federal income tax laws would eliminate deductions from taxable income for donations ataxpayer has made to charitable and educational institutions. If this change were adopted, wealthy individualswould no longer be permitted such deductions. Therefore, many charitable and educational institutions wouldhave to reduce services, and some would have to close their doors.

The argument above assumes which of the following?

【选项】The primary reason for not adopting the proposed change in the federal income tax laws cited above is to protect wealthy individuals from having to pay higher taxes.