THE FIVE WAYS ENGINEERS DEFLECT CRITICISM
Via Strong Towns [B' Spokes: Just the headlines]
1. YOU DON’T HAVE A VALID OPINION IF YOU’RE NOT A LICENSED ENGINEER.
2. THERE ISN’T ENOUGH MONEY TO DO WHAT SHOULD BE DONE.
3. WE CAN’T ELIMINATE ALL RISKS.
4. IT IS THE POLITICIANS THAT ARE TO BLAME. ENGINEERS JUST FOLLOW ORDERS.
5. THIS REALLY IS A MATTER FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, NOT ENGINEERING.
http://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2015/10/5/the-five-ways-engineers-deflect-criticism