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/^t/However, that brings us to the point when we let a lie rule over our lives. What is the sense - in a democratic state at least - of lying to the voters? A president, a prime minister or members of parliament, they all are representatives - the people elected to run the government on behalf of society. It means that all the citizens are equally responsible for their country. They all have right to know what is happening in it. Every lie, be it told by a government or by a casual man, has to be condemned.