Question

Claim: libraries should get rid of late fees on books.

Which counterclaim is fair?

Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible with their books.
People who use the library don't have enough money to pay library late fees.
People turn in books late too often, so libraries should keep late fees to encourage responsibility.
Late fees discourage people from borrowing books because they worry about forgetting to return them on time.

Answer 1

A fair counterclaim would be: "Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible with their books." This counterclaim acknowledges the potential financial implications of eliminating late fees while also suggesting that the presence of fees may promote accountability among borrowers.