While this has helped gross margins, it could have a long-term ill effect on reputation.

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Along with damaging his reputation, the controversy could also have a painful effect on Walesa's career.

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Rather the long-term effect is moral, in terms of damage done to the reputation of all clergy, guilty or innocent.

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