One point should not make or break everything, unless it is a winner take all situation.

One reason why I tend to avoid competitive sports is the winner take all situation. The Seattle Mariners lost their bid to the World Series by 1 point.

1 trivial, measly point can make, or break the outcome. Those who follow the Mariners had, at least, a good season.

Now, I wish national politics could go back to being less of a winner take all situation.