Question

hunting whales shouldnt be made an international crime because some indigenous peoples rely on whale hunting as a way of life. which sentence is the most effective concession to this counter - argument? a. some indigenous peoples hunt whales as a way of life, but that way of life must change if we truly want to protect the whales. b. opponents argue that making whale hunting illegal is unfair to some indigenous peoples, which is why whale hunting should be legal. c. so many species of whales are endangered today that allowing even indigenous tribes to continue hunting them is out of the question. d. while we should make some careful exceptions for certain groups, whale hunting should be illegal for the vast majority of people.

Explanation:

A concession acknowledges part of the counter - argument. Option D recognizes the need for exceptions for certain groups (indigenous people), while still advocating for a general ban on whale hunting.

Answer:

D. While we should make some careful exceptions for certain groups, whale hunting should be illegal for the vast majority of people.