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To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (1827)	11/2/2002 12:51:17 AM
From: LindyBill	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 6901

The need to tell the truth will play second fiddle to the need to maintain honor, There was an excellent book done from a series of articles in "Atlantic Monthly" about this problem. You may remember that an EgyptAir Jet went down in the Atlantic a few years ago. Our Air Investigation people determined that it was a suicide by the Pilot. They had the cockpit tapes of the struggle, and the investigation of the Pilot matched up. The Egyptian Gov could not accept this and caused a major flap over it. They wanted it covered up. Since we had a voice in the investigation, that did not happen. It is still a major bone of contention with Egypt.

To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (1827)	11/2/2002 8:03:34 AM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6901

>>In every conflict those involved tend to feel that their honor is at stake, and that to give in, even as little as an inch, would diminish their self-respect and dignity.<< This is diametrically opposed to American culture, where to admit a mistake is a sign of integrity. It is honorable to say, "I made a mistake, mea culpa." The advice of Lincoln, a great litigator, is still given to litigators today -- concede unnecessary facts, focus on the important facts.