4 Down with the Billboards
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What seems to be the writer's argument?
Three months ago, the Blueville City Council passed an
ordinance allowing companies to place billboards in residential
areas across the city, including my neighborhood. Within two
weeks, my nelghborhood was bombarded with billboards.
These billboards advertised everything from services to
personal care products to businesses inappropriate for young
children. The billboards appeared on roads surrounding the
neighborhood and in residential parks. They are unsightly and
hazardous to the residents in my neighborhood and the
residents of Blueville.
ОА.
An increase in advertisements is driving residents away.
OB.
The city needs to find an alternative source of income.
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Billboards are negatively impacting residents of Blueville.
An increase in advertisements is great for the city.
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Many of the residents find these billboards detract from the
appeal and beauty of Blueville's residential neighborhoods. The
giant billboards obscure the view of the natural beauty that
attracts visitors to Blueville. They hide our trees and damage
flower fields near our parks. Many photographers and tourists
visit Blueville for the beautiful scenery. However, the cosmetic
and fitness services plastered on billboards disrupt the view. A
decline in tourism will hurt many local businesses,
Not only are these billboards unappealing, but they are also
hazardous to residents. Because the billboards are new to our
city, many drivers are distracted by the images and new