Do you believe honesty is the best policy?

by kelly Posted 2012/04/30 01:58:15

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	Undecided	41 votes	20%

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Dagon 2012/04/30 02:11:48

yes

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Quazimoto 2012/05/12 02:40:42

yes

Yes, without a doubt.

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Curesoon 2012/05/09 09:28:42

yes

I hate listening to someone that I know lies all the time. With every word, I ask myself, "Is that another lie?!?" For this reason, I try to always tell the truth because I don't want to be like what I hate.

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Ashley Tale 2012/05/08 18:37:06

yes

I believe a person should be honest, and so am I, but the world isn't always the pin perfect as we imagine it to be...... You know,,,,,,,,,

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Huntclan 2012/05/06 00:16:17

Undecided

Sometimes

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sherie 2012/05/05 20:54:05

yes

I'm not sure this is as black or white as it should be....we all tell those little "fibs" on occasion to spare someone's feelings.....but generally as they say"honesty is the best policy "

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sjalan 2012/05/04 06:13:27

yes

I got no problem telling the truth and being honest in my dealings. I've been screwed over by a few people before and it always has come back and bitten them on the ass.

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syl 2012/05/03 20:59:16

yes

Yes, of course-I just wish Obama would have the same policy!

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KATLYN 2012/05/03 13:35:14

yes

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well at least most of the time, i do tell my five year old how much i love my hair when she gives me a make over with lots of bows and knots in my hair.

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Andrew 2012/05/03 01:30:27

yes

Lying only makes things worse.

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harley oldman 2012/05/02 18:21:48

yes

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YEP....(Unless it would hurt someones feelings unnessassarily)

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Rhonah Ainembabazi 2012/05/02 07:49:01

yes

yes!!! even the bible says that the truth will set u free

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thermoguy 2012/05/02 06:37:35

yes

Do you want and expect people to be honest with you? If you want it, you have to give it.

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luvingDallasWinston!! 2012/05/01 23:12:43

Undecided

Sometimes its good nd sometimes its not

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Grant Straka 2012/05/01 23:05:48

yes

Honesty is very important to all Roman Catholics like me, it should be to everyone including the non-religous, hater athiets

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sherie to Grant S... 2012/05/05 20:39:27

I hate to open a can of worms and mean no disrespect (my husband is Catholic ) but i dont know how you can say ALL catholics considering the scandals with some of the priests and what alot of us perceive as a much less than honest approach taken by the church.

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Grant S... to sherie 2012/07/03 21:23:13

You're right some priests are completely corrupt, one of my past priests got in trouble for breaking a code.

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Mikel_mad2002 2012/05/01 20:28:31

no

Not always, if it might hurt someone undeservedly

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Link 2012/05/01 19:29:46

yes

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Generally speaking, yes...

There are times, however, when it's best to keep your damned mouth shut, because your words and honesty might harm pr hurt someone far more than not saying anything at all...

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Joe61 2012/05/01 17:34:31

Undecided

It, depends on the situation as it is not always safe to be completely honest. There are times when telling a little white lie is the best policy.

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mk, Smartass Oracle 2012/05/01 17:20:32

yes

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Yes and for practical reasons. If you lie, you may forget the particular lie you told.

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Allie 2012/05/01 13:37:10

yes

always

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Stix 2012/05/01 05:53:39

yes

Tell the truth and you never have to look back...

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kitkat42 2012/05/01 04:43:47

yes

Yes.

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Lawnmowerman~PWCM~JLA 2012/05/01 04:39:25

yes

+1
You may have wealth...that only gets you fake friends and lovers. You may have fame... more of the same. In the end, all you truly have is your word and reputation. Without honesty, they have no worth.

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AnoSayWa 2012/05/01 03:11:55 (edited)

Undecided

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In some situations, yes, and some situations, no. Sometimes people need to be lied to because you need to protect them. Sometimes you need to protect yourself and in post modernity what is right and what is wrong is a lot more variable. But, if you expect people to only tell you the truth then you better respect that and do it yourself. There is also a definitive difference between vindictive and protective.

And Cartel is an awesome band :)

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boyd868b 2012/05/01 00:52:51

yes

yep, kinda tuff sometimes

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Rambo Smurf 2012/05/01 00:49:42

yes

Sometimes a person will go out of their way to say something hurtful, and then when confronted they will say "I was just being honest."

That's not honesty, its cruelty.

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Joker2874 2012/05/01 00:24:24

Undecided

Mostly, I do..But it dpends on the situations..Guys..R U really gonna tell her that her new hair cut looks stupid..or that she looks terrible in that dress she's wearing..If U intend on
'not getting any' for approx the next 6 months..Go right ahead..

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macy 2012/04/30 22:28:46

Undecided

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When honesty leads to people getting hurt, it isn't the best policy

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Joe77 2012/04/30 22:18:20

yes

Lies will only complicate things and you will have lie to cover another lie and eventually you get cought and feel stupid after all is said and done.
so why set your self up for a redicule?
right?

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TheDeadAreLiving 2012/04/30 22:04:36

yes

+1
Liars are not to be trusted

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TheXIVthNobody 2012/04/30 21:33:14
cowboy 2012/04/30 21:28:07

Undecided

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I USED to but human beings are the most backstabbing species the lie cheat and more to get what they want if your honest it can be used back at you in work and other areas of your life ,ID rather tell my inner most thought's to my dog ,the more dishonest you are the better you get on in life iv seen it all ,Humans what can i say.

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Ross in Oz 2012/04/30 21:24:29

yes

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I wish politicians were made to answer this question with a lie detector connected. Don't think we'd have too many of them left after day 1 though...

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Muriel 2012/04/30 21:11:44

yes

Absolutely.

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RoseLyle 2012/04/30 20:52:09

Undecided

If there was another choice, as yes and no together.. that is what I would answer. I have always believed honesty is very important, and it's a good thing to strive for. However there are some people who you know can't handle the truth. I have found that when a person who asks a direct question and a truthful answer will hurt them or create chaos, better to not be so honest. Children and elderly people sometimes can't handle the truth. It can be a judgement call as to which is better.

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Uranos7 2012/04/30 20:48:15

yes

Honesty is usually the way to go but occasionally a white lie is kinder than a bloody truth.

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lonewolf 2012/04/30 20:46:12

Undecided

is it dishonest if i don't answer?

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Teddy 2012/04/30 20:43:33

yes

+1
And I also believe in knowing something before I speak.

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Keen Tojones 2012/04/30 20:39:23

Undecided

+1
Depends on who is asking, "Does my butt look big?"

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