> I would definitely err on the side of believing it

You've never met one person with integrity?

I mean, I admit, in my experience they're rare. Oh sure, everyone thinks that they have integrity, or at least, gets offended if you suggest they don't.

But I've met a few. I even once met a politician who seemed to me to have integrity.

FWIW, I can't tell if we're ruled by well-meaning incompetents, or competent evil people.