You forgot the main reason : because it goes against your preconceived ideas about "The French".

I'm not sure I follow, the only preconceived ideas I have about the French relate to food and music. If the French want to tick off the USGovt, I have no quarrel.

> but also because its basically anti-IP.

And, most remarkably, according to the EU legislation which tends to hinder lobbyists, at least once in a blue moon.