It is important for them to be truthful. They represent US and are suppose to do things for the common good of the people. When they lie they aren't representing us, but themselves. The purpose of government is to do things for the people that we can't do for ourselves.
Bert Lance has written: 'The truth of the matter' -- subject(s): Biography, Politicians, Politics and government
Truth Decay
To tell you the truth it don't really matter
no really, but it's really important to have.
In some religious texts and teachings, Amitiel is associated with truth or truth-telling due to their role in the heavenly hierarchy. However, interpretations of angels and their specific attributes can vary among different belief systems and traditions.
Politicians tend to be stereotyped. Many people perceive that politicians twist words to suit their purposes, and may not always tell the truth. They also have a habit of using more words than are really required - perhaps hoping to dumbfound their audience with excessive verbiage.
Defense to defamation includes truth (the statement is factually accurate), privilege (the statement was made in a protected context like legal proceedings), opinion (the statement is an expression of personal belief), and consent (the person affected consented to the statement). Statements made without malice or made in the public interest can also be considered as defenses.
Honesty means being truthful, transparent, and sincere in your actions and communications. It involves telling the truth, even when it may be difficult or uncomfortable, and not deceiving others. Honesty also entails being accountable and owning up to mistakes or misdeeds.
From what malady do politicians often suffer?
No, it is not possible for matter to be the basis and the ultimate source of truth, although some truth can be found in examining matter.
It is true for the authour, truth is a matter of perception. People of faith see things differently from sceptics.
A legend is a type of folklore. It does not matter whether a legend is true or false, that is, it does not matter whether the events in the legend really happened. A legend is taken by the common people as historical and so is believed and retold over and over, but it is not verifiable.