Read the excerpt from Fast Food Nation.
Instead of relying upon a small, stable, well-paid, and well-trained workforce, the fast food industry seeks out
part-time, unskilled workers who are willing to accept low pay. Teenagers have been the perfect candidates
for these jobs, not only because they are less expensive to hire than adults, but also because their youthful
inexperience makes them easier to control.
Which of the following choices best presents a counterclaim to the argument presented in this excerpt?
O Teenagers have not yet developed skills that make them valuable employees in the workforce.
O Fast food restaurants are able to employ people who otherwise might not be able to find a job because of the low
skill level required to perform the tasks.
O The McDonald brothers designed the Speedee Service System based on the assembly line systems of American
factories in the early
twentieth century.
By law, fast food restaurants must offer equal employment opportunities to those seeking work.