There's a philosophy(?) that:
We aren't responsible for how we got to this moment, but we are responsible for what we do from now going forward.
I like that as it allows us to change, acknowledge screw-ups, and move forward to a better place. We can acknowledge, own and move on positively.
However, that conflicts directly with the litigious nature we've fallen into, and any admission is something to be punished, rather than a teachable/learning moment.
RickiTarr