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?

Responding to a Persuasive Prompt

Prompt

For 15 years, Hollyfield Park has been a gathering place for skateboarders. But recently, the city council has decided to pass an ordinance banning the use of skateboards in all city parks.

Read two letters addressing the issue as well as a copy of the possible ban the city council will be voting on soon.

Amendment to the Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity

Skateboarding on Public Property

The City Council of Jerrytown hereby ordains:

Skateboarding on Public Property

Assignment

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.