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Re: Customs question...
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 14 Nov 2001 06:29:42 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Ross Crawford writes:
> I think the problem here is the definition of "honest". It doesn't only cover
> truth (and lies). Check out the dictionary.com definition:
Alright, I blame English. I've always thought of it as being truthful. I
don't usually equate it with virtuous other than to say that I think honesty
is generally virtuous. If that's how Larry's interpreting it, 'sok by me.
I'll just have to remember to try and not use "honest".
DaveE
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| (...) Actually, strike that. I still don't agree with Larry. Just because someone is dishonest (read 'lacking integrity' / 'deceptive' / 'unfair' / 'untruthful' / 'insincere' / 'unreputable' / 'with affectation' / 'unvirtouous') to you, doesn't mean (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I think the problem here is the definition of "honest". It doesn't only cover truth (and lies). Check out the dictionary.com definition: hon·est (adj). 1. Marked by or displaying integrity; upright: an honest lawyer. 2. Not deceptive or (...) (23 years ago, 14-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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