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Logical Fallacy Analysis
I agree with your statement that the quotation is an example of logical fallacy. I think it is the fallacy of an appeal to popularity. Naomi Klein attempted to assume that the wealth has a larger emissions. I agree with your statement that not all wealthy families consumes more power and creates more emissions,ignoring the environment. Therefore, the writer should not conclude that taxes will rise for everyone except for the

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