Analyzing Counterargument, Rebuttal, and Concession Try it
How does the writer address the counterargument?
Check all that apply.
She offers a better solution
She points out a contradiction.
Instead of characterizing racist and sexist hate speech as
"just speech," courts and legislatures need to ... allow the
restriction of hate speech. ...
Many readers will find this line of thinking repellent.
They will insist that protecting hate speech is ... central
to our founding principles But these free-speech
absolutists must at least acknowledge two facts. First, the
right to speak already is far from absolute. Second, they
are asking disadvantaged members of our society to
shoulder a heavy burden with serious consequences.
"The Case for Restricting Hate Speech,"
Laura Beth Nielsen
O She explains its negative impact.
She expresses her disgust directly
She admits that it is correct.

Excerpt from the ultimate fighting championship mary o'dell 1 american interest in mixed martial arts is growing. both male and female athletes are invited to compete, although this sport is not recommended for the prima donna. this full contact fighting combines various martial arts techniques so fighters with different styles can compete against each other. this intriguing sport has convinced more than one athlete that he is not, in fact, the alpha and the omega! many people think that all combative sports should be strictly monitored and regulated by state commissions. it is obvious that the ultimate fighting championship (ufc) is an organization that promotes combative athletic events. state athletic commissions should strictly monitor and regulate the ufc.select the rebuttal statement that best refutes the viewpoint in section one. a) it is necessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. b) it is unnecessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. c) it is necessary for athletes involved in mixed martial arts to self-regulate. d) one distinctive feature of mixed martial arts is the combination of various techniques.

When you wear your earbuds while working out, your sweat damages them and they die sooner

London includes a quote about john thornton as he is observing hal attempt to motivate the exhausted dogs "it was idle, he knew, to get between a fool and his folly". if the word "idle" is defined as "of no real worth, importance, or significance", what does this statement mean with regard to hal? who is the fool? what is hal's folly? why would john thornton think it of no real worth or useless to intervene?