Read this claim from an argumentative essay about high-sugar foods. "High-sugar foods should have the same sales restrictions as other harmful substances, such as alcohol and tobacco."

Which statement best represents a counterclaim to this claim?
A. Sugar is a nutrient that the body uses as a source of energy; alcohol and tobacco are not.
B. Consuming too much sugar over time can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
C. Sugar is cheaper to buy than alcohol and tobacco.
D. Studies have shown that sugar can be addictive.

What is the significance of the above statement in relation to the play’s conclusion? oedipus treats his inferiors poorly but ultimately grants them the same respect he grants to nobility. while teiresias appears to be mocking oedipus, the real message is one of warning about the forces working against the king. oedipus earns great fame for answering the riddle of the sphinx but ultimately loses his crown to a common man. just as oedipus is unable to conceive that he has done wrong in the past, he is unable to imagine that his enviable position is impermanent.