stonewalling: a coward's rebuttal

When an allegation is made and it is rebutted; you can trust in the allegation or the rebuttal.

In the absence of a rebuttal; you can trust only in the allegation.

The leadership of the aps is accused of covering up an ethics and accountability scandal in the aps.

The leadership of the media is accused of the same thing.

Local politicians are accused of lacking the leadership to stand up in a crisis and lead by their example.

The response from all of the accused so far, is to stonewall.