MONDAY MUSINGS & WHITE LIES

 

If somebody told you they wanted transparency, what would you think that meant? 

Sometimes we take a class and actually learn something that wasn't the objective of that lesson. Here's my 'case' re: one of the Great Trial lectures given by a local lawyer re: Alger Hiss, a bright 1930's young government official who was convicted eventually of leaking documents to the Russians. We will talk about him another day because remember, I am supposed to be musing...

Words used included perjury and a discussion of the word lying. Along with the term 'white lie'. Hmm, is this part of transparency?

So is it a lie when it is said to avoid a problem?

Examples: 

Santa Claus.  

Parents tell their children Santa Claus brings Christmas presents.  Is that the truth? 

How does the child feel when they learn there is no Santa?

The Stork:

Storks bring babies. Is there a difference? 

Well, according to the lawyer, only if the parents believe it is true.

So can people feign/ profess innocence by omission, not telling you something knowing that it will upset you? 

My friends know what I am asking for in transparency and that I am not going to be happy when I find out otherwise...

It's a deal breaker. Guilty as charged.