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I would rather have freedom without democracy, than a democracy without freedom.

I think you "owe" everyone the truth, including yourself. Just because something seems to be in your best interests, or even the best choice available to you, does not mean it is always a good choice. (And it's interesting that you use the language of barter to illustrate your ideas about morality. I'm not snarking -- it's just interesting.)

But anyway. These kinds of online discussions are rarely fruitful. :) Your decisions are always and ultimately your own to make.

I wish you a pleasant day.

How about saying, "Yes, she is," and preventing him entering the house?

Lying may be pragmatic, but that doesn't mean it isn't also inherently bad.

You're agreeing that a lie is always bad.

So many things wrong with this question...