Question

Libraries should get rid of late fees on books. Which counterclaim is fair? A. People turn in books late too often so libraries should keep late fees to encourage responsibility b. People use the library don’t have enough money to pay late fees. C. Lates fees discourage people from borrowing books because they worry about forgetting to return them on time d. Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible

Answer 1

A fair counterclaim is:

**A. People turn in books late too often so libraries should keep late fees to encourage responsibility.**

This counterclaim presents a rationale for maintaining late fees by suggesting that they promote accountability among library users. It acknowledges the behavior of some patrons and justifies the existence of late fees as a means of encouraging timely returns.