Maturity and death are cousins. - Gerry Spence

The argument must begin from a position that generates acceptance or approval.

Today the courts are choked with lawsuits brought by people against the New King. When they sue each other as a result of an automobile accident they in fact sue the King, for both parties are likely insured. ... Steadily the courts have become clearing-houses for the insurance industry.

The operational word in every competent defense is attack. If you’re explaining and defending, you’re losing.