Body of a sample e-mail: The public library is essential to our community. Students need a safe and quiet place to complete their homework. However, the city council plans to cut the library's hours. This will limit students' time to study and conduct research after school. I am writing to urge you to vote against these cuts. If the budget is an issue, perhaps volunteers from the local community college can help staff the library. Use the body of the sample e-mail to a city official to answer the questions. What is the viewpoint? The city council plans to cut library hours. The public library is essential. The budget is an issue.