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> The question is why they're pushing it onto everyone. I did not consent to this, neither did you.

The representatives elected by Europeans did though: 483 votes in favor, 92 against

I doubt those representatives gathered a sufficient mandate from their public given the huge consequence.

I’m no conspiracy theorist, but it does seem that there’s an international influence outweighing democracy.

Cui bono?

I think that's trying to see something that isn't there, just to try and make some sense out of things. The reality is much simpler - they are elected parlimentarians, same as any regional government, and they vote without much thought based on quick brief summary. System to protect the children? Sounds great, let's vote yes - anyone who doesn't is a pedo, right?

I'm sure there was some passive agreement involved, and probably some "politician's syllogism" too.

But the null hypothesis is that there is no new legislation to vote on. It must have come from somewhere!

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