Re: Honesty or Loyalty?
Loyalty? What is that these days? I thought I was the only one left who remembered that... (No, I know better, but sometimes it feels that way) Actually I have overdone the loyalty to wretched employers- I won't make that mistake again. I'll never be disloyal, but full loyalty toward an employer will have to be earned- no longer will it be automatic. They'll have to meet me halfway. How gullible I was.
<br /><br />Both are still very important and worthwhile, but if I had to pick one- no question at all: honesty. <br />
Integrity cannot be had without honesty. <br /><br />Now fishing stories may have a "partial exemption" from accuracy so long as there is an understanding among all involved and there is
no intent to deceive . You know, it is fishing after all.
<br /><br />Honesty does not require me to answer my enemy captors if I am interrogated. The ethics get sticky here, but I would not lie, rather I would prefer to remain silent or vague rather than dishonest. Yeah, easier said than done. But just because I am asked it does not mean those asking have the right to know.<br /><br />And when dealing with those close to us, Love dictates honesty always, though with discretion. If it hurts without helping, then it doesn't need to be said, even if true. But falsehoods ultimately tend to damage credibility and undermine the relationship. One little lie usually requires an increasing number of larger lies to cover the first one. Not worth it, IMO.
