Harold Smith: Is It Ok To Lie?

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Harold Smith was diagnosed with a kidney tumor . he has an older daughter should he lie to her or tell her the truth ? I firmly believe that lying is acceptable in our society.

Lying is justified when it can be used to protect others and care. For example, In article one it talks about say you're about to win a nobel prize and you get dressed and they ask you if they look fat. The husband is trying not to hurt the wife's feelings. ( NBCNEWS )(3) People should not always tell the truth because it can harm relationships. In addition in article one it states that “ two thirds said it was ok to lie in certain situations like protecting someone's feelings”.(NBCNEWS)(2) Most people think it is ok to lie. Most people don’t like to hear the truth

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