The following claim is made in an argumentative essay:

algebra should not be required for high school graduation.

which counterclaim would be the most effective?

algebra is not really needed in the real world.
algebra skills are needed for jobs in dozens of high-paying fields.
many think that algebra is a fun subject that students enjoy.
my big brother failed algebra and had to go to summer school.

The defendant is charged with the battery of a bouncer at a local tavern. at the trial, the prosecutor introduces evidence that while the bouncer was attempting to question the defendant about her intoxicated demeanor, the defendant committed a battery on the bouncer. the defendant attempts to defend against the charge on the basis of self-defense, insisting that the bouncer used excessive force in stopping her from entering the tavern. the defendant attempts to introduce into evidence an authenticated copy of the tavern records that show that three patrons had written complaints against the bouncer within the past six months for the use of excessive force. the prosecutor objects on the grounds that the records are inadmissible character evidence. should the court sustain the objection?