Question

Maddie is writing a rebuttal to the counterclaim that protecting people by refusing certain groups membership on social media sites violates Americans' First Amendment right to free speech. Read her rebuttal.

(1) Social media is widely used by people of all ages, including children and adolescents. (2) Children and adolescents are still shaping their understanding of the world, making them vulnerable. (3) Social media provides a platform on which extremist groups can exploit that vulnerability. (4) It is unconscionable to expose young people to potential harm for purely philosophical reasons.

Which sentence should Maddie revise to strengthen her rebuttal?

sentence 1 because it is not supported by evidence
sentence 2 because it is unfair
sentence 3 because it does not relate to the topic
sentence 4 because it is not objective

Answer 1

Sentence 4 because it is not objective.

Explanation: calling something "unconscionable" is an emotional judgment. Revising it to state specific harms to young people or cite evidence/policy reasons would make the rebuttal stronger and more persuasive.