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The Righteousness Fallacy (also known as the fallacy of good intentions) is described by author Dr. Bo Bennett as the idea that one is correct because their intentions are pure.
It recently occurred to me that California is a perfect example of this fallacy. Consider these three facts about the Golden State:
California spends about $98.5 billion annually on welfare—the most in the US—but has the highest poverty rate in America.
California has the highest income tax rate in the US, at 13.3 percent, but the fourth greatest income inequality of the 50 states.
California has one of the most regulated housing markets in America, yet it has the highest homeless population in American and ranks 49th (per capita) in housing supply.Share
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