Stephen Glass was a young writer whose misinformation and fabrications, although found humorous by his co-workers, swayed the public opinion and effected many lives; including his. Like many professionals, Mr. Glass was skilled at what he did. He was a valued by his colleagues and had an almost unbreakable bond with them. All was well and dandy at The New Republic till Mr. Glass's career came crashing down on his face like the twin towers of 9-11. Most of his work at The New Republic was falsified. He lied to himself, his boss, his co-workers, and the public. With the mendacity of course comes terrible and sometimes life altering consequences. One might ask these questions. Why did Mr. Glass lie? What did he lie about? And what consequences did it bring about"

Just like most of us at various our workplaces, Mr. Glass sought some attention. He wanted...