> then 80% of them are there just for the paycheck. 90/10 rule: 10% of the workers do 90% of the work. > I think you are assuming too much competence I'm no

> then 80% of them are there just for the paycheck. 90/10 rule: 10% of the workers do 90% of the work. > I think you are assuming too much competence I'm not assuming any particular competence, competence on the subject is not required to be a lawmaker, if expertise is needed consultants gets hired (I have briefly been a consultant for EU on tech matters). I am simply saying that in places like the EU commission the only thing that matters is to reach a good enough compromise such as it would pass the test of the vote. That's the only thing that is required from a law proposal. And to not break pre-existent laws or other regulations (the Constitution, international treaties, customs, etc.)