Read the affirmative claim and the negative counterclaim. Affirmative claim: All students should have access to a free college education. Within the last twenty years, the average cost of college has nearly tripled, making a college degree unobtainable for many.
Negative counterclaim: Most students already receive some form of financial assistance that reduces the cost of a college education. Since many states are already financially burdened, it would be irresponsible of them to cover all college fees for all students.

Required:
Which phrase from the negative counterclaim contains the strongest use of pathos?