We either pave over the park or watch downtown die. Nobody wants downtown to die, so the park has to go. The argument is flawed because it A) assumes the park cannot be moved to another location B) presents only two options when other options may exist C) contradicts itself about what residents want D) relies on evidence that is no longer current E) draws a conclusion that is too weak for its premises

B) presents only two options when other options may exist

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We either pave over the park or watch downtown die. Nobody wants downtown to die, so the park has to go.

The argument is flawed because it

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The argument forces a false choice. Downtown could be helped without paving the park, for example with better transit.

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