Reread the following section from paragraph 7 from "Life Isn't Fair-Deal With It."
From a leadership perspective, it's a leader's obligation to do the right thing,
regardless of whether or not it's perceived as the fair thing. When leaders attempt
to navigate the slippery slope of fairness, they will find themselves arbiter of public
opinion and hostage to the politically correct. Fair isn't a standard to be imposed
unless a leader is attempting to impose mediocrity. Fair blends to a norm, and in
doing so, it limits, inhibits, stifles, and restricts, all under the guise of balance and
equality. I believe fair only exists as a rationalization or justification.
Which of the following can be inferred from this paragraph? (RI.1.1)
There are many benefits to being a great leader.
There are consequences when we treat fairness as a standard of living.
It is important for a leader to consider fairness in every decision.
It is necessary for the government to maintain balance and equality.

The inference that can be drawn from the given paragraph would be 'the outcomes of treating fairness as a standard of living.' The descriptions like 'Fair...limits, inhibits, stifles, and restricts, all under the guise of balance and equality' supports this inference. However, the author states that 'leaders are obligated to do the right thing' yet when they attempt to navigate fairness, they are considered 'arbiter of public opinion and captive to the politically correct. ' The conclusion itself substantiates this inference that 'fair exists itself as mere justification or rationalization.' Thus, option C is the correct answer.