Why is it okay for the government to lie to the people, but not okay for the people to lie to government?
820620
Its not okay for the governement to lie to us. But they have since governemnt began
905603
They do that crap because people don't fight back. The U.S government is a big fat lie.
233495
I am with you all the way. One of my favorite jokes is "how can you tell if a politician is lying...Watch his lips move" The government can pretty much do as they want but let a normal American citizen try some of that stuff and watch what happens. We have no privacy and Democracy is a joke anymore...
1161696
The government is run by the people, these days into the ground by liberals. Years ago the people trusted the government to run the country by the laws that were written. Now we look for a problem with whoever is President while letting Congress run amok. Laws are made by Congress not by the sitting President.
1172230
Must of us know that. It is a defense that some used. Some feel it is against the people or you would ignore the law. Ever see those questions where it said-we all break them? What kind of morals to they have? Do they truly believe that? \n You are right for many it is about country.
91349
Yes it is very important to tell the truth but then there are times when it is good to lie. Most of the time it is not good to lie just cause you might've done something wrong or you stole something. But then there are times when maybe u might lie to save or help someone or something. But in my opinion I think that it is best not to lie because lieing alot of the time makes things a whole lot worse. When you lie to people sometimes they make take it peronsal or they might not be able to trust you anymore which trust is always something that you want to have.
773466
I guess you never heard of "love your country, not your government?"\n\nGovernment is a necessary evil, and as far as I am concerned, any 'love' for government is misguided. US citizens, I would hope, should not be blindly supporting our government without understanding the policies set in place by government. It's what I would characterize as a responsibility of US citizens. \n\nI love my country not because of government, but because we can question the policies set by government without fear of jail or death. It's a nice position to be in. Our Constitution limits our government from interfering with these freedoms.\n\nSo, no love for government, only love for country.
376582
Not really. I think that there is a difference between giving half truth or lieing though. I think most of the time people lie because they do not want to hurt others. But what they do not realize is that the other person will usually find out that they were lied to and that hurts a lot worse then the truth.\nIt is best to tell the truth and just get it over with no matter how hard it is to say. Even if you half it or sugar coat it. At least be honest. And you have to be honest with yourself too before you can be honest with someone else. And being true to yourself is one of the most important qualities a person can have.\nI have taught my daughter I would rather her tell me the truth and she will get in less trouble then that than if she lies and I find out she is lying.
44556
Because the government can't pay for anything themselves so they tax innocent people to get the money they need so they can have more power (money=power)
952140
people would rather believe a TV rather than think for themselves. your right. people a lot of the time dont want the truth. they want the "pink fuzzy bunny" of truth. a nice neat little package that everyone likes to see, hear, feel, and listen to.\n\n200 years ago we would have revolted against our government. now we do nothing. not even running, ourselves, for public office.
495497
You wouldn't be lieing if it was the truth in the first place, but if you lied in the first place then you'd be lieing. But the lie about the truth was a lie and so they may not believe that the truth about the lie about the truth was true or not, because you did lie before.
26850
Because we're beyaches who forgot that the govts power is based on that of the people.  Also, there are many people who would have to admit that they are wrong and nobody wants to admit that they are wrong.
367595
is it really a privilege if our government is really 'for the people by the people? the government was put in place by the people with permission from the people to govern them. voting, therefore, is not a privilege to the people but to the government to keep it securely in place.
318998
Sometimes you have to lie to save peoples feelings. Other times you lie to save your neck. As long as it doesnt cause major problems or hurt someone its no big deal. I lie on this all the time...who cares? Noone knows me
546214
There is alot that the Government hides from us.  They hide it because they are afraid of us.  We really have the power....the more people DON'T know this the MORE they can control us!
489632
People really dont have to lie. Infact, people choose to lie. According to God everyone is a sinner. Although everyone is a sinner that does not give them the simple right to lie continuously.
113329
The questioning of a government should never be considered disloyal and I feel sorry for the majority of the people in this world who currently are or have in the past had to live in those kind of governments.  To question things is one of the most basic human insticts and should not be feared.