Use the claim to answer the question.

Question

Claim: Libraries should get rid of late fees on books.
Which counterclaim is fair?

(1 point)
Responses

Late fees discourage people from borrowing books because they worry about forgetting to return them on time.
Late fees discourage people from borrowing books because they worry about forgetting to return them on time.

Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible with their books.
Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible with their books.

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

People who use the library don’t have enough money to pay library late fees.
People who use the library don’t have enough money to pay library late fees.
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Answer 1

The counterclaim that is fair is:

"Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible with their books."

This statement presents a legitimate reason for maintaining late fees, highlighting the potential benefits they provide to the library system and encouraging accountability among borrowers.