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Lots of things that have upstream causes also have downstream effects.



Yes, but if you cure the "cause" then the symptoms go away too.


Well, sometimes, but sometimes it's like closing the barn door after the cattle have escaped--too late!


Eventually you will get the cattle back and it's best to have the door fixed when you do. If you don't the cattle will just run back out.




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