Lying with Integrity

This was an interesting debate. I realised just how much people lie day to day, whether its a little 'white lie' to your boss' at work or denying something at the cop shop. There was even debate about whether people lie or deceive themselves, especially with the mass consumption of make-up. Do people lie to themselves my wearing make-up and think that they look attractive?

More seriously, people may lie foe a number of reasons; to protect people, they may need to tell a lie in order to save someones life etc. But does this make it right? Should politicians lie about the truth? The truth is people lie to manipulate others, to either avoid a particular reaction i.e. anger or gain a reaction i.e. pleasure or even both. For example, a man might look at porn without telling his wife as in the article provided below, to avoid anger and judgement from his wife. Some people thrive for the impulse they get from things like cheating because they get addicted to the 'rush' or adrenaline. I personally think people should avoid lying as much as they can. It is difficult not to tell your parents or family little white lies now and again, especially where cultural constraints are involved.

http://www.medicalpoint.com.au/why-do-people-lie.asp