Ze Government, it is ze answer for everthing!

I’m no expert, but if you need a reason the French economy is not bounding forward, how about over-regulation? For example,

According to French law, only licensed physical therapists are permitted to administer massage to professional athletes.

What a boon for the girlfriends of French athletes! “Je suis desole, Pierre. I’d love to rub your neck, but it is against the law.”
- posted by Tom Sawyer @ 7:50 AM