Taylor, a seventh grader at Juno Middle School, loves whales. She believes it is her duty to understand all laws that apply to the whaling industry and how this will affect the whales. She spends much time researching how officials are or aren't enforcing those laws. Taylor reports her findings to friends and family who can vote.

Taylor would be considered a

watchdog
legal representative
leader of an interest group
member of the media

Should the city pass a ban on skateboarders on all public property, or are the citizens who oppose the ban right when they argue that there are benefits to having the skateboarders in public parks? plan and write a response in which you state your position and persuade readers to agree with you. support your position with reasons and examples drawn from the proposed amendment to ban skateboarding and from information in the letters to the editor, as well as from your own experience.