The argument contains a "straw man" logical fallacy. This is evident from the way it misrepresents the opposition's stance by suggesting that those who oppose the new library are against books and learning, which is an oversimplification and distortion of their actual position.
Use the passage to answer the question.
There is no question that we need to build a new library in our city. Our existing library is old and cramped, and it cannot meet the needs of our booming population. There are those who believe we do not need a new library, but why are they opposed to books and learning?
Which type of logical fallacy does this argument contain?
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straw man
straw man
slippery slope
slippery slope
bandwagon
bandwagon
false dichotomy
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