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Re:EU Digital Markets Act, aimed at Google, Apple, Amazon, a... by whimsicalism on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @03:22PM (#32170856)
> It is monopolistic regulation, as in the people of Europe do not have a choice on another regulation, or no regulation if it doesn't suit them. It affects everyone and can severely harm ones freedom of choice in that area.

What? They have a choice in whom they vote for.

Or you mean that all legislation is "monopolistic"?

Re:EU Digital Markets Act, aimed at Google, Apple, Amazon, a... by sfe22 on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @04:08PM (#32171516)
Voting for a ruler isn’t really the same as choosing what regulations and standards work for you. First you only have two or three possible rulers to select from. Second, they rarely change, for example every few years or decades sometimes. Third, even if you favorite ruler is eventually in power, you still don’t control their thinking or actions.