I'm pretty sure it's better to continue being ruled by the Council rather than the MAFIAA.

I can't help but suspect that this ruling by the courts had more to do with guarding their own power than with preserving the constitution.

Pascal, Nemo had it right. The politicians involved willingly took money from the MAFIAA, knowing full well that whatever they did would be struck down.

The MAFIAA deserved it. I only hope they are arrogant enough to try it again... and again... and again...

French culture minister thought there was a firewall in openoffice. So you can figure out the level of knowledge she has on p2P programs.

It would appear that lawyers all over the country had predicted this outcome days ago.
That would beg the question of why, if our Ministries are indeed employing some of the best, was this so obvious flaw left in the proposal ?
Was it only to ensure that the Constitutional Council would strike it down ?
Or is it simply that we are indeed voting for morons who are counseled by idiots ?
I'm not sure which option I prefer.

I suspect the French officials involved accepted campaign donations from the MAFIAA knowing the courts would strike it down.