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Walt’s rationalizations

I’m doing this for a good cause
I’m only doing this temporarily
Playing by the rules doesn’t pay
I’m finally getting the respect I’m due
I’m not hurting innocent people
I’m very good at this
I do a lot of good, too (in spite of “this”)

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Breaking Bad? Rules Are Meant
To Be … Rules (SI’s Phil Taylor)

College or pro, whether the misdeeds involve
money, steroids or academics, the
rationalizations arise: It’s not really cheating
because …

… the system is corrupt;
… the rules are hypocritical;
… everyone is doing it.

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