What the Fallacy?!
Appeal to Tradition
The Definition
Arguing that a law or political system is right simply because it has been that way for a long time.
The Explanation
Many political arguments resist reform by claiming tradition is its own justification, ignoring whether the tradition is actually fair or effective today.
Political Example
The Senator opposed abolishing the outdated Electoral College, arguing that since the Founding Fathers created it centuries ago, it must be the perfect system forever.