There is a distinctly defensive tone to these posts, based on the suggestion that short term temperature changes can not yield any significant information. (realclimate.org)
I counted one supporter in the press — the Mirror's Kevin Maguire - and even that was couched in defensive tones. (politics.co.uk)
I can't tell you have I've been hurt by those in higher learning institutions who, instead of coming along side you and discussing issues, only respond with anger, and a rude defensive tone. (redeeminggod.com)