On: PyPI Was Subpoenaed

[waselighis]

I would think there are certain situations where a person might be compelled to lie, such as if you have a security clearance, have signed an NDA, or are acting as an informant. That is, a person may have to lie to prevent divulging classified or secret information through implication.

EDIT: One situation where the government cannot compel you to lie is if it violates your fifth amendment rights (self incrimination).

[sigstoat → waselighis]

those are all things you actively agreed to, in advance, in exchange for some sort of consideration (job, not going to jail for illegal things you've already done, etc)