Question

Use the claim and counterclaim to answer the question. Claim: Because student athletes generate a significant amount of money for colleges and universities, they should be paid an appropriate salary. Counterclaim: Student athletes should not be paid a salary because they receive compensation in the form of scholarships. What would be the best rebuttal to the counterclaim? (1 point) Responses Whether or not they receive scholarships, student athletes should be paid because they do not have time to take on jobs to cover any additional expenses. Whether or not they receive scholarships, student athletes should be paid because they do not have time to take on jobs to cover any additional expenses. The value of scholarships can vary and not all students receive them, so paying all athletes a salary is the best way to ensure they are fairly compensated. The value of scholarships can vary and not all students receive them, so paying all athletes a salary is the best way to ensure they are fairly compensated. Scholarships often require students to maintain a minimum GPA, so paying athletes a salary will ensure they remain focused on athletics instead of grades. Scholarships often require students to maintain a minimum GPA, so paying athletes a salary will ensure they remain focused on athletics instead of grades. Some schools may offer better scholarships than others, so paying all athletes a salary can give institutions an equal chance to attract talented players. Some schools may offer better scholarships than others, so paying all athletes a salary can give institutions an equal chance to attract talented players. Skip to navigation

Answer 1

The best rebuttal to the counterclaim is: "The value of scholarships can vary and not all students receive them, so paying all athletes a salary is the best way to ensure they are fairly compensated." This response acknowledges the variability and limitations of scholarships while emphasizing the need for a consistent and equitable form of compensation for all student athletes.