Question

maddie is writing a rebuttal to the counterclaim that protecting people by refusing certain groups membership on social media sites violates americans first amendment right to free speech. read her rebuttal
(1) social media is widely used by people of all ages, including children and adolescents. (2) children and adolescents are still shaping their understanding of the world, making them vulnerable. (3) social media provides a platform on which extremist groups can exploit that vulnerability. (4) it is unconscionable to expose young people to potential harm for purely philosophical reasons.
which sentence should maddie revise to strengthen her rebuttal?
○ sentence 1 because it is not supported by evidence
○ sentence 2 because it is unfair
○ sentence 3 because it does not relate to the topic
○ sentence 4 because it is not objective

Explanation:

The rebuttal addresses restricting groups on social media to protect people, countering the First Amendment counterclaim. Sentence 1 only states social media's widespread use across ages, which does not directly support the argument about restricting groups or countering the free speech claim—no evidence links this to the rebuttal's core point. The other options are incorrect: Sentence 2 is a fair, factual statement about youth vulnerability; Sentence 3 directly connects extremist groups to that vulnerability, on-topic; Sentence 4 is a clear, objective stance tied to the protection argument.

Answer:

sentence 1 because it is not supported by evidence