Defense Techniques

Go through enough disputes and you'll find these classic defense techniques:

• I didn't do it.



• Even if I did it, there are others who've done worse.



• I was forced to do it.



• I am a scapegoat for the failings of the system.



• I did it but I am being singled out because of prejudice.



• I might have done it but the standards were unclear.



• I did it by mistake.



• I only did part of it.



• I did it but didn't know I did it.



• The investigation did not establish that I did it.



• The investigator was biased.



• I did it but the punishment is too severe.



• "It" is not a violation of any rule.



• Everyone does it.



• If I didn't do it, someone else would have.



• This is being taken out of context.



• I should have done it.



• It's not a big deal.



• I should be commended for doing it!