I understand your point - but it seems that French citizens are having a lot of trouble electing someone who shares their opinions.

Frankly, I'm more upset about the US government and the FATCA regulations.

On the subject of law changes my French friends are not very happy about the status of a few taxes or benefits.
Just as an example the money you get or can deduct 'because' of your children has been drastically reduced.
Yet Nobody really envisioned drowning their kids.