Read this letter to the editor of a local newspaper.
“I am writing this in response to City Council Member Joelle Newsome's proposal that soft drinks sold at convenience stores be limited to 10 ounces or less. She believes that limiting the size the sugary drinks will help reduce the number of people affected by Type II Diabetes. During last Tuesday's council meeting Ms. Newsome stated, "Limiting the size of soft drinks will accomplish two
things. It will limit the amount of sugar consumed in our community, and it will send a strong message to our citizens that these beverages are a threat to the well-being of adults and children alike.”
The paragraph does not make clear the precise stand, or claim, that the writer is taking. Rewrite the introductory paragraph so that the reader knows exactly what position the letter writer is taking on the issue.