Problem: Do you think it is ever OK for a public relations person to lie (i.e., deliberately mislead a reporter or the public by providing incorrect information or not correcting misinformation that favors his organization). If you were working for the government as a public relations person, would you ever mislead reporters? What are the consequences if you are found out? What professional qualms would you have and how would you resolve those issues with your organization? What would you tell your boss if he or she asked you to lie? Is "spin" the same thing as lying?