11.   Opponents of statehood counter that the Republican image is not as pure as Rossello and his supporters have presented it.

12.   Opponents counter that showing liquor ads on television reaches a large number of children and teenagers and could cause more minors to drink.

13.   Opponents countered that Europe, not the United States, should police a settlement.

14.   Opponents countered that the flag amendment would undermine free speech, and some critics charged that Republicans were using the amendment for purely political purposes.

15.   Opponents counter that many environmental rules are aimed at providing a margin of safety to the public, and that health concerns outweigh economic considerations.

16.   Opponents countered that any cap on punitive damages would be unfair.

17.   Opponents countered that passage of the bill would have given strikers excessive power in difficult negotiations.

18.   Opponents countered that the reductions are needed to balance the budget.

19.   Opponents counter that some TIF deals still create too much risk for taxpayers.

20.   Opponents counter that states are just doing what governments do when budgets run aground.