The irony is that if we don't take on the VFR and something goes wrong, we'll be hung out to dry anyway.
Such is life; but we know what risks are associated with our job. Remember though RIS is a 'nice to do' not a 'must do' in terms of priorities, although it's not optional (sic!); you'll be 'hung out to dry' more if you are doing RIS (flight following) and stuff up something more worthy of your attention such as separation or coord.