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 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 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.

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

Answer 1

The fair counterclaim is: Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible with their books.

This response directly addresses the claim by providing a rationale for the existence of late fees, suggesting that they serve a purpose in supporting library operations and encouraging responsible borrowing behavior.