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%DEFEND DISHONEST DISINTEGRATIVE DECEPTIVE BEHAVIOR 910507

     Dishonest behavior  is usually part of a  pattern  of
many  other  behaviors  which are  often  associated  with
dishonest behavior.     When  we see any part of the  full
pattern   of associated behaviors,   it is well for us  to
examine  to  see if other parts of the usual  pattern  are
appearing with the dishonest behavior.

     When people  defend  behavior  which  is   dishonest,
deceptive,   misleading,  coercive,   manipulative  and/or
confusing; we need to observe and discuss:

     (1) In terms of what values,  ideals, goals, etc.  is
the defense offered?

     (2) Is  the defense made in open,  public and  candid
ways;  or it is covert,  tacit,  misleading,  hidden,  and
secretive in its manner?

     (3) Is   the  defense  offered  in  the  interest  of
protecting private selfish considerations on behalf of one
or a few people,  or a special favored minority;  or is it
offered on behalf of the integrity of the whole community?

     (4) Are  the people who offer the defense  interested
in  discussing the long term effects of the behavior which
is defended; or are they interested only in the short term
benefits to a limited number of favored people?

     (5) Is  there a clear recognition of the multitude of
ways in which consequences of behaviors affect all members
of a community.

     (6) Are  the  people  who are  engaged  in  dishonest
behavior,   and  in  the defense  of  dishonest  behavior,
seeking to exercise control over other people; or are they
seeking to share power and authority in a balanced way?

                                                                                                                               
                         (c) 2005 by Paul A. Smith in      
                    (On Being Yourself, Whole and Healthy)  
                                                                                                                               
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