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Can anyone please explain why E is not correct?

Option E only talks about 10 years ago. so even if i assume that 10 years ago people made a mistake, what about 5 years ago then? why the plan was rejected again 5 year ago ?
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Are we rejecting D cos the no factors regarding the quality of life are discussed or pointed out in the argument?
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OFFICIAL EXPLANATION

Since we’re asked to describe something “questionable” about Willett’s reasoning, I’m fairly confident this objection is going to be connected to the correct answer. Willett has pretended that circumstances never change. Willett has pretended that any idea that is ever bad will always be bad, forever.

A) No, Willett actually says nothing, and makes no assumption, about whether growth is good or bad.

B) No, this would be the answer if Willett had said something like, “Benson is a registered sex offender, therefore we should all oppose the new zoning restrictions.”

C) Yes, exactly. Willett has pretended that things never change.

D) Nah, C was a perfect answer. This ain’t it.

E) It’s irrelevant whether the city council ten years ago was “poorly qualified” to make a decision. If they were “justified” in making their decision, then their decision was correct, even if they made their decision by looking in Madame Ruby’s crystal ball.
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