PIRIE, MADSEN (2006)(2015) How To Win Every Argument, Bloomsbury, London.
'This fallacy consists in supposing that doing something ineffective is better than doing nothing at all' (213).
Based on the author's example:
Person A: I am getting a 'Love, Don't Hate' tat.
Person B: What difference will that make in the world?
Person A: I have to do something.
Person C: Every little bit helps!
Random actions can be fallaciously justified by being connected to worthwhile causes. (213).
Actual human actions of love might make a difference in the world, where as a tattoo is not likely to.
Action is usually more useful and effective than symbolism.
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