I hate how difficult it is to admit we're wrong

[Carlie]

I'm watching CNN's story on the lady that died after 24 hrs in a hospital waiting room and it's very disturbing that the staff doctored (no pun intended) her records so they didn't look like they had done anything wrong. Why is our first instinct always to cover up our mistakes? Why is it so difficult for us to confront our fallibility, express remorse over
our irresponsible behavior, and accept the harsh consequences of our failures?

I would be more inclined to be understanding and forgiving of someone who admits they wronged me, apologizes for it, and offers up to pay any consequences I deem sufficient than someone who tries to cover up, make excuses for their poor actions, or dismisses my complaints.

If my inaction or poor decision lead to someone's death, I think I would be too distraught to attempt a cover up. I'm pretty sure there would be an overwhelming sense of guilt worse than that I feel when I deliberately swat flies in my kitchen. I hope I would be cognizant of the person's family's pain and plead guilty instead of putting them through a trial. Guess I'd better pray I'm never put in similar circumstances cause I would hate to find out that I'd have more interest in self-preservation when faced with such difficulties.