Justifications and rationalizations are the secret fuel of the bureaucracy. We've got a whole section dedicated to it.

Why? Because.

Here are some justifications and rationalizations:

Example 1: The "It's for the Children" Defense

We've heard it all before: "It's for the children." But what does it mean? Is it a valid argument? We'll get into that.

Let's face it, kids are a great excuse for anything. But does it really hold up?

Read on to find out.

Section 7 of Mandate 3: Justifications and Rationalizations