2 The Weakest Links

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[Verse 1]
When critics point to weakest spots
In our enrichment theory plots
They say the courts don't recognize
Human maintenance in their eyes
But wait before you walk away
There's more to this than what they say
Absence of precedent's not the same
As losing in this legal game

[Chorus]
Two weak links in our chain of thought
But every weakness can be fought
No precedent's not negative law
Challenge saved expenditure's flaw
Discretionary versus need
Plant the litigation seed
Two weak links but we're not done
Every battle can be won

[Verse 2]
The saved expenditure doctrine stands
Well-established through the lands
But dig deeper in its foundation
Built on discretionary obligation
When spending isn't by your choice
Non-discretionary gets no voice
This theory's never faced the test
Of necessities at their best

[Chorus]
Two weak links in our chain of thought
But every weakness can be fought
No precedent's not negative law
Challenge saved expenditure's flaw
Discretionary versus need
Plant the litigation seed
Two weak links but we're not done
Every battle can be won

[Bridge]
The CRA will still assess
Create a litigation mess
That's the third point critics make
But here's the stand that we can take
Sound enough to take to court
That's the question and support
Not compliance, but the fight
Is our argument done right

[Verse 3]
Maintenance versus improvement here
The distinction should be clear
Courts haven't used this frame before
But that just opens up the door
Challenge what's been left untried
Non-discretionary's been denied
The theory that assumes all choice
Needs a stronger, clearer voice

[Chorus]
Two weak links in our chain of thought
But every weakness can be fought
No precedent's not negative law
Challenge saved expenditure's flaw
Discretionary versus need
Plant the litigation seed
Two weak links but we're not done
Every battle can be won

[Outro]
Weak points make us think it through
Find the angles that are new
Litigation's not compliance
But it shows our legal guidance
Two weak links become our strength
When we go to proper length

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