[WayneS]

It is a federal crime to lie to a federal agent, a felony, and has been since 1998. That seems excessive, as the courts have ruled that government agents may legally lie to other people to further investigations.

It not only SEEMS excessive - it IS excessive.

If they are allowed to lie to me, it should not be a felony for me to lie to them.

[JimRed]

“Since you are allowed to lie to me to further your investigation, I have nothing to say to you. As with a Muslim, I will assume anything you say is a lie.”