On the continuation of how our government interprets laws under the influence of corruption or egos, I decided to write on whether politicians and those put in leadership positions lie or deceive the public. Additionally, is there a difference between lying and deceiving and is the public more likely to forgive a lie or a deceit. 

First, is there a difference between lying and deceit? I would argue that if you intend to deceive into believe what you say then that is a lie. I say this because lying is not alway saying something false. If person A believes in a statement or idea about person B and continues to perpetuate those ideas, even though those ideas are not true, person A is not lying, person A is misinformed or ignorant of the truth. Lying is more than just uttering words, it is a commitment to the idea. 

So goes the question whether our president or politicians lie to the American public when presenting laws or regulations that affect everyday life. I contend that what we have been witnessing over the past 10 years is deceit. The current president and the one previous have made commitments to their statements and have stuck by their words even when the American public has openly disagreed. Deceit from our politicians comes from knowing that the laws and regulations passed benefit the few and not the whole of society. Presenting a law one way to the public knowing that once it is passed that law will change to benefit those who passed the law is a deceit. The American public has been forgiving in the past, but I believe that forgiveness has worn thin, and the public will demand consequences for the lies and deceits spoken.