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Why do people find it necessary to argue like this? As if we can't solve ANY problems until every single problem is solved.

The parent noted a similarity. They did not argue for inaction or acceptance.

Edit: For example, it could be interpreted as an argument to be more mindful of gold extraction externalities.

My beef with the statement lies in "not any different". Having qualities in common doesn't preclude differences. In this case, there are differences.