The Convenience of a Lie

    Ah, the convenience of a lie. If you want to justify something, befriend the lie. Tell yourself -- persuade yourself -- that what you are doing is right. Convince yourself there is reason for your wrongdoing. That is easy. That is convenient.
   Crimes are sometimes committed by those who blatantly know they are doing wrong. Then, there are those who fool themselves, lie to themselves, and justify themselves. That is the convenience of a lie. Convince yourself you have reason to commit a crime, or to harm others, and your lie will see you through.