In informal logic this is called a counter argument.

The counter argument might be that officials didn't have enough time to prepare.

The counter argument is that shareholders are free to sell their stocks in the open market.

There is no need to consider the counter arguments to passing on, of protest and compulsion.

You do have a counter argument for Ian, no?

The counter argument was that it was "there", and we wanted a say in whatever future development might be planned.

The counter argument is that the sparkler takes away harshness.

The counter argument to that is, if you don't become more efficient, then you will lose the business anyway.

The counter argument is that such a system gives parents a far greater influence in the education of their children than perhaps should be allowed.

The counter argument is: It's still a poor deal.