Would you rather someone told you the “truth” or told you the “Truth”?

And what’s the difference anyway?  Sticking a capital letter on the beginning of the word doesn’t make the truth being referred to any more true.  In fact, I usually find that [...]]]> While we’re on the subject of Stephen Colbert (well, not really)…

Would you rather someone told you the “truth” or told you the “Truth”?

And what’s the difference anyway?  Sticking a capital letter on the beginning of the word doesn’t make the truth being referred to any more true.  In fact, I usually find that the opposite is true–or should that be True?  I get so confused…