There has been much debate in our community lately about the starting time of schools. It is clear from the evidence presented that the high school needs to have a later starting time. Records show that 70 percent of tardy high school students show up before the end of first period. Some residents believe that this is due to early morning doctor appointments, but only eight percent of those students had medical excuses. They are simply sleeping in. Additionally, parents of younger children complain that they have to wait until 8:45 to see their kids off to elementary school. How does the author respond to the counterclaim?

A. By showing that most students are not tardy because of doctor appointments

B. By explaining that not only she, but the whole community, is upset with starting times O

C. By illustrating that a large part of the student population is affected by tardiness

D. By suggesting that the high school and elementary school switch starting times