True Lies

A lie repeated three times become truth to the listener. It is dangerous to say a lie. When that lie is repeated by another person, then another person, the lies gained credibility. This is often how character assassination is done. Something unfounded, unconfirmed, an allegation at best become the fact of the matter just because the message managed to be repeated unverified by several people. When lies come from leaders, be it leader of a political parties, an organization, a clan, or even a church, it is easily accepted as truth. It is very important to always verify your source even if it is from someone you respected and revered. People, even leaders are human after all. So, what are we to do?

• Always hold judgement in the absence of verifiable evidence.
• Strongly voice your concern over accepting allegation as truth especially when it concern someone's reputation. By staying silent, we are passively giving credibility to the lies.
• If the allegation is important to you, go directly to the person. There is always two side of the story.