I don't see how that's relevant to this particular problem.

I read your comment as suggesting that certain actions aren't a good use of time or that they shouldn't be done because they don't fully solve the problem.

I understand the dissatisfaction with half-measures. But I would argue as long as the actions have a meaningful impact and there isn't a promising alternative, it is still worthwhile.

I get that, but you can waste all of your time baling out water, or you can plug the hole.