Demanding truth in the new year

Published January 9, 2026 3:42am ET



I understand that a man who sits at the bar opens himself to conversation with those sitting on nearby stools. So I wasn’t offended when this guy I’ll call Steve started talking to my wife and me. I was, however, bothered by his lies.

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