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Is lying ever justified? Is lying ever justified?
Yes, lying can be justified Yes, lying can be justified
No, lying is never justified No, lying is never justified
Lying can be prosocial Lying can be prosocial
Sometimes lying is necessary to maintain privacy and safety Sometimes lying is necessary to maintain privacy and safety
Sometimes lying can protect loved ones Sometimes lying can protect loved ones
People in positions of power aren't always allowed to tell the truth People in positions of power aren't always allowed to tell the truth
Acting is another form of lying Acting is another form of lying
Lies hurt, no matter the intentions Lies hurt, no matter the intentions
We should strive towards a truthful world We should strive towards a truthful world
Lying is bad for your health Lying is bad for your health
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Is lying ever justified?
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Yes, lying can be justified

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Sometimes lying is necessary to maintain privacy and safety

Everyone has the right to keep secrets about themselves. We should not be obliged to be truthful when we feel uncomfortable or endangered by telling the truth, so lying can be a necessary form of self-protection.
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