Comment by ffsm8

> I think a big part of why the EU isn't in the same galaxy as the US in the realm of business in general, is in some part, the knee jerk reaction to turn to the government to make products and services better.

Hilarious take considering the initiative is a brainchild of an American.

The initiative is in the EU because the US doesn't have a way for citizens to force the legislative to make decisions. This is on record, with him plainly stating it. Not an interpretation or anything

> Sure, you can stand there pounding your chest for "democracy," but I contend that those who are building their own things are practicing it far more than those who are demanding others make things for them.

Srsly, this is as big brain as you can get. Are you seriously unaware that quiet a few of the most selling games were made in the EU?