http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8046564.stm

when corporate lobby groups influence legislators to the point where they pass a ridiculous law.

in modern society having internet access isn't simply a perk or perquisite for your amusement and pleasure. in school, work, business.. the internets is everywhere and everything. Does anyone even use a physical bank anymore?

To be fair to the french, it's the same everywhere. Legislators/judges are usually old ignorant men. When they pass laws or judgement on pretty much anything related to the internet or recent technology, it's one big *facepalm*.