Questions 10-11 are based on the following
As one who has always believed that truth is our nation’s surest weapon in the propaganda war against our foes, I am distressed by reports of “disinformation” campaigns by American intelligence agents in LACE w:st="on">Western EuropeLACE>. In a disinformation campaign, untruths are disseminated through gullible local journalists in order to damage the interests of our enemies and protect our own. Those who defend this practice say that lying is necessary to counter Soviet disinformation campaigns aimed at damaging LACE w:st="on">AmericaLACE>’s political interests. These apologists contend that one must fight fire with fire. I would point out to the apologists that the fire department finds water more effective.
11. The author’s main point is that
(A) although disinformation campaigns may be effective, they are unacceptable on ethical grounds B
(B) LACE w:st="on">AmericaLACE>’s moral standing in the world depends on its adherence to the truth
(C) the temporary political gains produced by disinformation campaigns generally give way to long-term losses
(D) Soviet disinformation campaigns have done little to damage America’s standing in LACE w:st="on">EuropeLACE>（E）
(E) disinformation campaigns do not effectively serve the political interests of the LACE w:st="on">United StatesLACE>
答案 e 我选b
问：本题我没有看出哪个答案较好，e中not effectively serve the political interests ，effectively和 political interests 怎么理解？ | 
