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Did you know that while HEPA filters might remove well over 99% of air particulates once that's done you've still got 100% of the remaining particulates in the air?

Did you know that if I steal half of your money you've still got 100% of your remaining money?

That is a really weird argument.




I know hacker news isn't exactly the place for sarcasm (not to mention sarcasm loss over text) but I couldn't resist.


I thought you made a good point, actually.

I believe its common to just give up a fight like this because it's really never over, and no single step leads directly to perfection. Why recycle when some recycling still ends up in a landfill in India ? Why help a homeless person when there still will be homeless tomorrow?

OTOH, most of us are still getting up every morning and go to work.




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