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But then you'd still be subject to existing laws - it's not like they're going away. With the same amount of effort, you could get the governments to stop makin

But then you'd still be subject to existing laws - it's not like they're going away. With the same amount of effort, you could get the governments to stop making stupid decisions/laws or at least consult someone before they do. But then again, they have tech consultants who never get a say because ruling in favor of those with money is better for the lawmakers' careers or pockets. I do believe that most people are pretty comfortable with the current situation... when it'll start affecting more individuals, then the "anti-" movements will ramp up - it's always been that way...

pavel_lishin 15y ago
> you could get the governments to stop making stupid decisions/laws I know we live in an age of hitherto unimagined prosperity and wealth and miracles, but you may be reaching a little too far.
- gnaritas 15y ago
  It's not governments that make stupid decisions, it's people; take the decision away from government, and someone else will make those stupid decisions, but stupid they will be.
  - JoshTriplett 15y ago
    > It's not governments that make stupid decisions, it's people; take the decision away from government, and someone else will make those stupid decisions, but stupid they will be. Except that only a government can make me care what they decide.
    - gnaritas 15y ago
      > Except that only a government can make me care what they decide. Simply not true; it's just that only they can do it legally, but to even say legally, you need a government to enforce legality.