The sport of football has been around since the late 1800s. While many people find it to be a fantastic show of athleticism and sportsmanship, there is a question about whether we should watch it or not. The reason for the hesitation is due to the sport's dangerous nature and its effect on some players. Concussions, a serious kind of brain injury, are often a result of particularly rough games and can have serious consequences. For this reason, we should no longer put players' health at risk by continuing to watch them play football.
Which statement is the best counterclaim for the argument in the paragraph?
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The players on a team as well as the team owners make money when people watch football.
The players on a team as well as the team owners make money when people watch football.
People should be able to watch football because it provides a place for athletes to do what they love.
People should be able to watch football because it provides a place for athletes to do what they love.
Some people watch football in order to spend time with their friends supporting their favorite
Some people watch football in order to spend time with their friends supporting their favorite
Brain injuries and other physical injuries are caused by football tackles, hits, and collisions on the field.
Brain injuries and other physical injuries are caused by football tackles, hits, and collisions on the field.
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The best counterclaim for the argument in the paragraph is:
"People should be able to watch football because it provides a place for athletes to do what they love."
This statement offers a perspective that emphasizes the athletes' passion and enjoyment of the sport, which counters the argument focused on potential health risks.
