Lies everywhere ... truths unseen
Collegian Opinion

    The recent firing of Rangers’ manager Jerry Narron may not seem like much on the surface, but actually it is a sign of a much bigger problem.

   If people will recall, general manager John Hart promised that Narron’s job was not in jeopardy. Two weeks later, that statement appears to be deceptive.

   Lies are everywhere in our society.

   Publicly, we condemn them, but privately we add to the problem.

   Oddly enough, when Bill Clinton was president, people were in an uproar because Clinton lied to the public and under oath.

   But when running for a second term as governor of Texas, George W. Bush swore in public that he would not seek the office of President of the United States. No one seemed to notice.

   It would appear whether or not we like that person is the biggest factor in whether we are outraged.

   And, of course, to become angry at some lies and indifferent to others shows a huge inconsistency in our morals as people and as a country.

   First, people have to acknowledge that everyone lies.

   Have you ever gotten an ugly, mud-brown sweater that is three sizes too small from your grandmother on Christmas? Did you tell her you liked it, only to give it away or bury it in the closet?

   We have all done something like that at one time or another. We justify our lies by saying that it is done to keep from hurting another’s feelings.

   But what we are really doing is protecting ourselves from an uncomfortable situation.

   Also, we create a society in which certain rules are flexible. Such laxness sets a very poor example for our children.

   However, we say nothing when politicians lie on television.

   Is it because we are so loyal to our two-party system that we cannot bear to think of doing things a different way?

   Are our politicians really the best examples of America or even humanity?

   Think about the importance of the lie in our society.

   In an automobile accident, drivers are instructed not to admit fault—even if it is their fault.

   Apparently, political ads are not subject to truth in advertising laws.

   Ask any professor on the TCC campuses, and he or she will tell you about the high mortality rate of grandmothers during finals week.

   This situation should sound very disturbing.

   Lying creates a very cynical environment.

   Dishonesty violates our beliefs of truth and justice. Another sad factor is lies can really affect people deeply.

   Our entire legal system is based on people telling the truth.

   The problem is too many people lie, and nothing is done about it.

   We have become a nation of liars, and the truth hurts.