Lies

When did a lie become a "false statement"?

When did a lie become an "alternative fact"?

When did a lie become "a misunderstanding"?

When did a lie become "only hyperbole"?

When did a lie become, "I meant something else"?

When did a lie become, "That's not what I said"?

When did a lie become, "It was just a joke"?

When did a lie become "another point of view"?

When did a lie become "an historical, classroom lesson"?

When did a lie become, "I have a right to my opinion"?

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Thank you for every lie you eschew:

when it's embarrassing.

when you believe you can rationalize it.

when it costs you money, time and/or friends.

when you could get away with a it.

when you refuse to hurt someone else to save yourself.

when it seems victimless.

when the end appears to justify the means.

when you think you are protecting someone else or a higher cause.