Let me put this in more simple terms.

I am saying that the fire has burned our house down.

While looking at the pile of ashes;

You are saying but it is barely burning now.

Which statement is more relevant to the homeowner?

Let me put this in more simple terms.

I am saying that the fire has burned our house down.

While looking at the pile of ashes;

You are saying but it is barely burning now.

Let me put this in more simple terms.

I am saying that the fire has burned our house down.

You are saying but it is barely burning now.

Yes, they do like to hide the true figures.