Which statement best expresses the main claim of "say no to library cuts"?
you can let mayor eckrich and his staff know how much you value the library and all that it offers.
the funding of the public library should be protected because the library offers important programs and services that benefit the whole community.
when libraries suffer, the whole community suffers.
the budget cuts at the library also mean the end of the children's story hour.

The funding of the public library should be protected because the library offers important programs and services that benefit the whole community.

This statement best expresses the main claim. The author wants the funds of the library to be protected. The reasons given are because they offer important programs and services for the community. The first option is a poor choice because of the use of the word "you". The last option is also not a good choice because it only mentions one of the programs. The third option is also not a great choice because it is too vague.

explanation:

it refers to the definition of full-contact sports, where the condition is that the sport must have athletes must "purposely collide with each other