I think that 'over time' will have a longer-lasting effect, through. Even now, people are asking questions that they haven't asked before, are looking at ways to change where they didn't think there was a need for it.
It's horrible that it takes a big shock to jerk us out of complacency, but, dear God, does it work.
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It's horrible that it takes a big shock to jerk us out of complacency, but, dear God, does it work.