You're mistaking GDPR's intent with its implementation, an error that lots of people are making.
As Americans we're particularly sensitive about having to follow rules made by people who don't represent us and are not accountable to us. This is a totally fair and justifiable reason to be against GDPR even if you agree with its objectives.
“As Americans we’re particularly sensitive about having to follow rules made by [others]”
That may be one of the most ironic comments I’ve ever heard. I love americans, but as a super power you stick your nose into so many other countries business, directly or indirectly. So, lets just say that argument is not gonna change my view in any way.
I don’t think I am mistaking intent with implementation. The regulation’s written text leavea many details to be answered along the way and the first couple of rulings on GDPR will (hopefully) bring us a lot of insigts into how to interpret and implement GDPR in practice. So I guess no one really knows the implementation yet. Until then we have to go by what is reasonable and the intent. And if you store data on private citizens you better treat it correctly.
As Americans we're particularly sensitive about having to follow rules made by people who don't represent us and are not accountable to us. This is a totally fair and justifiable reason to be against GDPR even if you agree with its objectives.