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.