Since fanatics usually regard themselves as self- less patriots eager to die for their beliefs, fanaticism can rarely be controlled, however ruthless the countermeasures.
(A) however ruthless the countermeasures
(B) whatever the ruthless there is in the countermeasures (
C) no matter theat the countermeaures are ruthless
(D) in spite of the ruthlessness of the countermeasures
(E) even thought there are ruthless countermeasures

[spoiler] A

but pls explain why D is wrng....yeah it can be said it is wordy but then A seems so awkward.....if there is some rule i m missing on???
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