tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220997.post2510305212399336097..comments2023-07-20T08:45:32.677-04:00Comments on Stump Speeches: LyingJ. B. Stumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11645915283218632893noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220997.post-41075945711725788532007-06-22T10:53:00.000-04:002007-06-22T10:53:00.000-04:00To tell the truth in circumstances where to do so ...To tell the truth in circumstances where to do so would be detrimental to the welfare of self or others is contrary to the law of love, as also is telling lies. This is the time for a truthful negative response. "I will not tell you but I will call the police" would seem the right sort of reply to the assasin and saving yourself from becoming an accesory to murder. An honest "It is not to my tastes but I respect the possibility that your tastes may be more refined than mine" should not give offence to a reasonable person and may lead them to consider more carefully what 'tasteful' means for them.Crowbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350188604175280097noreply@blogger.com