According to Tony Docan-Morgan from University of Wisconsin-LA the average person will lie about 2 times a day. After an experiment it was discovered that people lie to defend themselves or others, avoid others, to impress someone, or as a joke.
At SCW we asked different students and staff if they think it is okay to lie and why. We got the views of lying in biology, history, and real world situations.
Willie Sanchez said, “I think it’s okay, I lie everyday.” Although he added he lies in order to protect people’s feelings.
Nathan Suess said, “Yes it’s okay to lie.” he said his biggest lie was to teachers about homework.
John Howle said “No, I think white lies can sometimes be okay for certain people’s self esteem. But I think lying to people straight up about stuff, especially stuff they shouldn’t know, I wouldn’t personally.”
Cadie Kohensky said “I think it’s okay to lie as long as it’s not crazy.”
Mr. Reid said “It’s circumstantial. Lying is wrong in the sense of you not telling the truth fabricating reality. If you lie about one thing, you have to lie about something else to cover it up and then what ends up happening is overtime you forget the things you said were initially lies and you come to believe something that is not true. Now situationally, it could be okay if you are trying to save someone’s life. But there always will come a point where you have to tell the truth and that’s the beauty of history because people lie about their past and lie about their stories but we study to come to find out it’s all full of malarkey. “
Mrs Bourgeade said, “I think there are circumstances where you should not, which would have to do with biology research. If your research is not going the way you want, can’t lie to say that it is and you have to report any errors. But in life and death circumstances which don’t involve biology research then yes, I think it’s okay.”
Officer Chapple said, “No, I don’t think lying solves the problem. Admitting and moving past whatever confrontation you have based on the truth is better off than lying.”
Mrs Delaney said, “It is if it’s to protect in a good way. It’s not okay to lie if it’s just to get you out of something that you know is wrong.”
Annabelle Prost said, “No, unless you are using it to keep you safe because you need to get out of a situation.”
Melania Beilsmith said, “ No, unless it’s for a surprise party or you’re trying to keep yourself safe.”
