English 1101
2/1/16
Prof. Young
The Lie
Is lying a good thing to do? Not really, but we all do it. Why do
we do it though? Perhaps to avoid punishment or to fool a loved one or a
friend. Is it permissible to lie? Well, there are two different ways to attack
this question. One can look at it from the realistic point of view (pov) and
say that lying is not acceptable but it is alright to tell it once or twice (or
three times!). One can also look at it from the moral pov by supporting 100% no
lying in any circumstance. I feel that this is an extremely controversial
because many different opinions, ethnicity, cultures and religions play a role.
For example, I am an Italian american Catholic (lol, major minority) and see
that due to my background and values, I see lying as absolutely unacceptable (I
may be a hypocrite sometimes, I am not perfect).
In the movie Night of the Museum: Battle of The Smithsonian, Robin Williams, acting out Theodore Roosevelt, said, "sometimes it is more noble to tell a small lie rather than a painful truth." This quote is an absolute game changer. It gives a decision for all to decide for all to side on this question. I think at times a small lie may be better than a truth that hurts, but only for short term solutions. For long term solutions, the truth always trumps.
This question will forever be relevant to any society because after all said and done, we are human; and lying is a part of the mistakes we make as humans.
In the movie Night of the Museum: Battle of The Smithsonian, Robin Williams, acting out Theodore Roosevelt, said, "sometimes it is more noble to tell a small lie rather than a painful truth." This quote is an absolute game changer. It gives a decision for all to decide for all to side on this question. I think at times a small lie may be better than a truth that hurts, but only for short term solutions. For long term solutions, the truth always trumps.
This question will forever be relevant to any society because after all said and done, we are human; and lying is a part of the mistakes we make as humans.
