> You make a claim that [...] but fail to explain why

Actually I did: "The government can already twist your arm; being on first name's basis with somebody important will be invaluable." I think it will create more opportunities for the tech industry to influence big politics.

  > demostrates that your 'opinion' comes from a place of indifference,
  > perhaps another reason for downvotes.

No, and in the next four words I very clearly explained to you what I am not indifferent about.