So how are statements by a few parties located in Europe relevant when a) this is opt-in behavior that doesn't hide the analytics provider and b) they don't use

So how are statements by a few parties located in Europe relevant when a) this is opt-in behavior that doesn't hide the analytics provider and b) they don't use Google Analytics anymore? Moreover why is everyone saying "spyware" and not saying "Google Analytics" by name, if not to make a hyperbolic emotional argument regarding privacy? It's clickbait hyperbole meant to outrage the reader; call a spade a spade.