Two environments are contrasted - one where brutal facts were not confronted and people were not heard, and another where facts were confronted and people had the opportunity to be heard. The difference between the two teaches us how to construct an environment where the truth can be heard. From a Christian worldview, confronting the truth and allowing people to be heard relates to ethical components discussed in the Meese and Ortmeier text by helping develop an environment where leadership confronts facts and people have a voice.