Which of the following sentences would most likely be the claim of an argumentative essay?
A. Because it will help reduce traffic, air pollution, and noise pollution
in our town, Easton should limit the amount of nonresidents that
can drive in or through our city.
O B. The second reason we should restrict nonresident drivers is that it
will go a long way in cutting back the noise pollution that has
become a major issue for Easton's children and elderly.
C. For all of these very worthwhile reasons, Easton's Board of
Governors should act as soon as possible to implement driving
restrictions for nonresidents.
D. Studies by the Hammond Institute for Environmental Studies show
that reducing traffic on Easton's major streets by 50 percent will
likely improve air quality by 70 to 80 percent.