Vladimir eyed Jordan curiously for a moment, his expression remained neutral.
"I suppose that is one way to look at, but even then the truth can be, and usually is a subjective thing. People are constantly confused by ideals conflicting from their own being seen as lies. The Gaians have hardly made a promise to you or anyone else about how they should conduct their business, so it is not so much a lie as a disagreement. Whether it is right or wrong is another story, I suppose, but an opinion just the same, no?"