> scared that they're losing control and profits Are they really using profits? There have been numerous postings on HN over the last few months all pointing

> scared that they're losing control and profits Are they really using profits? There have been numerous postings on HN over the last few months all pointing out that the industries are making plenty of money. Losing control, yes, and ultimately I suspect it is the loss of control that is the true driving force. The loss of "profit" (or of perceived possible profit) is easy to float in front of politicians and get their attention. Floating an outright argument of loss of control might not have the same effect (or would require even larger campaign contributions (bribes) to achieve the same effect).