[crusso]

Yes.

1. They're in power and "but the government lied first" is not going to hold up in court if you're accused of perjury, lying to a police officer, etc. 2. There's something to be said for taking the higher ground. Long after people forget who started it, having a culture that doesn't value honesty hurts everyone.

[LanceH]

That's a practical reason, not a moral reason.

[crusso]

Morals are there for practical reasons. Otherwise they're just random.