The author had to pick their battlefield. Focusing narrowly on this case and the new class of violations it represents made the article more impactful. I don't

The author had to pick their battlefield. Focusing narrowly on this case and the new class of violations it represents made the article more impactful. I don't think the author was excusing or even accepting the other things, but when you're trying to make a strong point and inspire action, you have to be as succinct and directed as possible.