What is a possible counterclaim to the argument that community service should be required?

A possible counterclaim to the argument that community service should be required is that if community service is required, people who currently perform this work would lose their jobs.

A counterclaim refers to an argument that is in opposition to the claim. In this case, the claim is that community service should be required. Therefore, a counterclaim would be an argument that shows why this would be a bad idea.

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