A Few Neighbors Are Talking About an Article They Read

A few neighbors are talking about an article they read in the editorial section of the newspaper about the issue of gun control and the variety of laws that have been proposed to make purchasing a gun more difficult. While some of the neighbors agree with the points made in the article, others have a different way of looking at the issue, sparking a heated but respectful discussion. This article is an example of which function of news media in America?

A) acting as government watchdog
B) providing partisan coverage
C) facilitating public debate
D) objectively reporting on events