Based on the given excerpt, the most logical answer would be C. "To respond to the counterclaim that veganism is bad for the environment."
The information cited clearly shows that the writer is against the consumption of meat. Choices A and D are more like personal attacks on those of the opposing side of the issue, which is inappropriate during an argumentative essay. Choice B is also invalid since the statistics provided don't mention anything related to an individual's personal health.
<span>I select character John Proctor who had an affair with Abigail and his marriage is at stake. John cannot decide whether or not he should confess to the affair to save his wife. John decides to die an innocent man than to live guilty of adultery and witchcraft.</span>