Passage Summary: Just because the numbers for a problem suddenly look worse doesn't mean the problem is actually growing; we might just be getting better at counting it, so don't rush into major changes.

Conclusion: One should be cautious about adopting extreme solutions to problems when those solutions are prompted by new statistical data.

Reasoning: Spikes in statistics regarding a problem are often just the result of better tracking or increased public awareness rather than an actual increase in the problem's frequency.

Analysis: The argument functions as a warning against 'data panic.' It identifies a specific flaw in how we interpret statistics—confusing better reporting with a worsening reality—and uses that to support a conservative approach to policy changes. The principle you are looking for should mirror this caution, suggesting that radical action is unjustified if the evidence for the problem's growth is potentially an artifact of the measurement process itself.