Most of the residents of the City Heights neighborhood are illiterate. Therefore, it would be a good idea to close the City Heights library. After all, nobody uses it.

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This is an example of the "missing the point" fallacy, as the conclusion does not follow logically from the premises. Just because the residents are illiterate and the library may not receive as much use as other neighborhoods, does not mean the library should be closed. In fact, the library could be a valuable resource for those looking to improve their literacy skills.

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