(REVISED) It is sometimes necessary to do things you know are wrong in order to achieve an important goal.

"It is sometimes necessary to do things you know are wrong in order to achieve an important goal."


   While deciding on which theme to pick for my multi-paragraph essay, I saw this one, and I felt like I could relate to it. It's true. I believe that, at some point in our lives, we will all have to do something that is wrong, in order to succeed in the plan at hand. Doing the negative to result in a positive. It's kind of weird when you think about it. You may be thinking, 'How does that even work?!' It does seem a bit odd, but, in reality, people do it all the time.

   For an example, have you ever lied to a friend about something? Let's be honest. It's normal for people to lie to their friends about something, like when you want to surprise them for their birthday. It goes the same for anyone. Parents, siblings, relatives....just about anyone. Lying can sometimes be a good thing...but only if you're doing it to benefit others. Usually, people shouldn't lie to benefit themselves, but sometimes it is necessary.For example, you are at a bank at the ATM, and an armed robber comes in. He asks you for your card and your PIN, so he can deposit money from your account. If he asks you for your PIN, lie. Give him your PIN backwards. (i.e. if your PIN is 1234, tell him its 4321). This will still give him the money, but I bet some of you didn't know, that the bank machines have the ability to automatically dial the police department when you enter your PIN backwards. So your robber still gets the money, but he'll have the police on his tail as well. (True fact. This actually works, if you're ever in a pickle). So, you see, sometimes when you LIE, you can end up canning a criminal and saving lots of people a whole bunch of money!

  However, more times than not, doing the wrong thing can be a BAD thing. You may still be trying to accomplish a task at hand, but it may not be necessary and/or legal or appropriate, etc. For example, telling your friend Lindsey you've never met her new boyfriend Colin, when it was you two kissing behind the school yesterday. Or maybe you lied about doing your Math homework, when you really just didn't want to do it. Another good example, is a bank robber. That bank robber may steal lots of money, but just because he wants a Mercedes, doesn't mean it's the right thing to do. Other people may simply have no choice. If a family is living in poverty, and cannot afford food, it may be necessary for them to steal, if they do not have access to a food bank. It may not be a legal thing to do, but sometimes, things that we do that are wrong and illegal, may really just be necessary. Some people may have to take a U-Turn if there is a real emergency. Some people may have to break into people's private properties with force, if someone inside is in danger or hurt. Some people just have to take risks, simply because they have no choice. 


Overall, it is sometimes necessary to do things that are wrong in order to achieve an important goal. I am in support of this, however, only doing wrong for good. Generally, I don't believe in doing wrong things for your own personal benefit. So, in conclusion, although doing wrong things to benefit yourself or others may seem weird, it's a lot more common than you think. The best way to come by these beneficial outcomes is through lying. Although doing wrong can be a good thing (sometimes), it can also be a bad thing. Sometimes, people sometimes simply have no choice. But, it's as they say: "Desperate times call for desperate measures."