“I think the inherent right of the government to lie to save itself when faced with nuclear disaster is basic -- basic.”

it is so disturbing.

Ain't it the truth.

To lie, if necessary? That may have been the way it was, but now what isn't an outright lie is a half truth at best. Its all for "your own good" though...right?

It's only the truth because the government officials have made it the tuth and now we the people expect this of them.I read somewhere that IF YOU CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT THINGS,THE THINGS YOU LOOK AT CHANGE.That sounds like a good idea to me.

I can't help but wonder how this quote could get anything other than thumbs down... that it has gotten any positive votes is even more disturbing to me than the quote itself is...

All is fair in love and war. And since the government has been warring upon its people for generations, I believe little the government ever says. The truth comes out years later after the damage has already been done. Politics is the art of lying for personal gain -- nothing more.

The quote has been updated to reflect more accurately what was said and its reference. Thank you.

our government doesn't lie, it just "mis- speaks". Hey, didn't a well known presidential candidate "mis-speak" recently. Well, dodging bullets will sometimes effect your memory.

Yep its the truth. Don't see any way to dispute it.