construct-defense

Purpose

Construct the strongest defensible case while acknowledging valid weaknesses.

Input contract

required: [position, evidence_set, objection_set]
optional: [defense_criteria, audience, weakness_policy]
constraints: [support must be evidence-linked and weaknesses cannot be erased]

Procedure

1. State the position and burden of proof.
2. Select and order the strongest supporting arguments.
3. Address objections and reframe only where evidence supports the reframe.
4. Mark residual weaknesses and scope limits.

Output contract

produces: [defense_case, supporting_arguments, objection_responses, residual_weaknesses]
delta_fields: [findings, decisions, uncertainties]