Sure; you also "risk" the regulating authority deciding it's no longer an issue. Best case, you get to frame the solution; worst case you get the same outcome,

Sure; you also "risk" the regulating authority deciding it's no longer an issue. Best case, you get to frame the solution; worst case you get the same outcome, the regulator deciding, BUT with you having demonstrated willingness to address the issue. The only reason to defend yourself is if you legitimately think what you're doing is defensible.