“Lying is sometimes necessary”
Agree
- White lies protect feelings
- Some truths cause unnecessary harm
- Survival sometimes requires it
- Social norms depend on it
- Context matters more than rules
Disagree
- Truth is a moral absolute
- Lies erode trust over time
- Honesty strengthens relationships
- We rationalize too easily
- Integrity means no exceptions
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