Some continued to deny what was happening, and became indignant if the issue was raised. Others reasoned that if they kept their head down and compromised, the crisis would pass.
Certains continuèrent de nier les faits, s'indignant si le sujet était abordé, tandis que d'autres se dirent qu'en gardant un profil bas et en faisant des concessions, la crise se résorberait..