I think that financial companies, for example, need to be here in order to offer their services. Otherwise, we also have laws. Internationally, we are the only G8 country without any spam legislation. If we have agreements with those countries, I do not think that our businesses will be at a disadvantage.
As for people trying to contact their customers, I have heard that it is difficult. But if I am not allowed to contact the brother of one of my customers, why would I not ask my customer to ask his brother to send me an email directly?
Yes, it takes away a tool that is currently legal, but it is still the buildup of these spam messages that is causing the problem. Overall, it really has a negative impact on electronic commerce, as Mr. Fewer said.