Truth is an important part of government? So would that mean that all our secrets have to be laid bare to everyone? Or is it more about being truthful with the people about the day to day management of the country? There should be somethings which are afforded a level of secrecy so they can operate; for instance; the intelligence community, some aspects of policing, what else?
2007-10-24 21:24:46 · 5 answers · asked by David V 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
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2007-10-25 20:38:12 · update #1
As for war, truth is the first casualty of politics. For a start, as soon as you start trying to define what is ACTUALLY meant by truth (the whole truth? or simply that which is not false?) you can see how impossible it is to get a level playing field....
2007-10-24 21:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by eriverpipe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a difference between withholding the truth and knowingly lying.
Some things should be kept unknown to the public when it is done in the best interest of the public.
However, government officials should not broadcast myths to gain public support for an action they know the public would disapprove of.
2007-10-24 21:43:39 · answer #2 · answered by Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
National security will be jeopardized if all truth will be know to the people. Thus, the government is not exposing all its activities to the people.
2007-10-24 21:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's this New Party then? Have I missed something?
2007-10-24 21:41:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The truth and politics never have and never will be bedfellows, I'm afraid.
2007-10-24 21:35:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋