'Brad Blanton: Honestly Tell The Truth'

To lie or not to lie? We are often faced with this question when stuck in sticky situations. It seems as if lying is our second nature, and that is not a good thing. In the articles “Brad Blanton: Honestly Tell The Truth” by Barbara Ballinger and “Teens Do Their Share of Lying” by Loretta Ragsdell, the authors discuss lying and argue its’ justifiability. I agree with the concept that lying is never acceptable because it is morally wrong. First of all, lying hurts relationships. Brand Blanton says in his interview with Barbara Ballinger that you should “have the courage to be honest and have a relationship with others based on reality” (par. 5). Why be friends with someone you can’t be honest with? It’s important to base your relationships