Everyone likes to see cashflow as their front line of defense, but in my mind, cash is the true first line of defense.

From what I gather the best defense is to have a strong offense.

Like many bad tenants she decided to make up habitability issues as a affirmative defense.

I really appreciate the fact that there isn’t side taking and defensive remarks which tends to happen in these forums.Jeff, I don’t disagree with anything you said.

I will say that San Diego's economy is based on the defense, medical device, and semiconductor industries, all 3 of those industries are largely unscathed by this economic downturn we are seeing.

Once again, when you loose control you must let your defensive down and here comes THE DEAL MAKER.

For those who end up getting audited, the IRS will not accept ignorance of the law as a defense.

Hey Joe, The first line of defense is a good insurance policy.

I'm also getting defensive remarks on the other side of the phone.

What starts to emerge here as a red line is the importance of insurance as a primary line of defense.