Question

Use the claim to answer the question.Claim: Libraries should get rid of late fees on books.Which counterclaim is fair?(1 point)ResponsesPeople 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.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.

Answer 1

The fair counterclaim is: "Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible with their books." This response presents a reasonable argument for maintaining late fees, acknowledging their role in library funding and promoting accountability among borrowers.