Practising arguments and counter arguments

The following examples show one side of the argument only. Continue the sentences with a counter argument.

1. It is often said that the paparazzi are too intrusive when pursuing famous people for front page photographs, and to a certain extent this is true. However, a significant number of people believe that this type of behaviour is in their own favour, to keep them in the public’s eyes.
2. Some people consider that murderers face capital punishment rather than imprisonment, and in some ways it may be possible to argue this case. However, in the developed countries like Britain this sort of punishment is considered to be a breach of human rights.
3. It is generally agreed that youth crime is rising and that the police need to take action of some kind to tackle the problem. Nevertheless, it could be handled by educating the youngsters through the different kind of teaching activities interesting enough for them to acquire their attention easily.
4. A common viewpoint is that young people are eating increasingly unhealthy diet ant that schools should therefore take measures such as banning junk food from their canteen menus. Whilst this may be a sensible idea in some ways, we should not forget that the fast food chains such as McDonald’s and Burger King contribute a big role in the economy and the job market.
5. It is widely believed that education is a universal right and that universities should therefore be open to all those who wish to undertake higher education studies. On the other hand, this seems not to be possible because of the high fees, which is directly connected to the educators’ salaries and the government might not possibly be able to afford their wages.
6. Recent research has suggested that the planet is heating up at a faster than expected rate and there have been calls for politicians to do more to address the problem. We should, however, bear in mind that we cannot leave all of the responsibility to the politicians only. We as a responsible citizen should take our part to undertake the problem standing side by side to the rulers.
7. It is often argued that ‘a glass ceiling’ makes it more difficult for women to have the same opportunities and rewards in business as their male counterparts. This may be true in some ways, but
8. Although many people say that there are risks involved in using the internet, because each and every information is available not only to the adolescents but to the kids as well whatever they want to look for. However, it all depends on individuals what type of information they need to take out of this striving technology. Whether they want to go for the good purpose or the bad reason.