Re:Naturally (Score 2, Insightful)

If you call it a virus, then you have to deal with it yourself. Microsoft has repeatedly shown an inability to handle such things. If you call it terrorism, it's the government's responsibility.

No, Microsoft can't transfer all responsibility to the government simply by pushing to get viruses classed as terrorism. Theft is a crime, and the government is responsible for enforcing laws that forbid it, but that hasn't stopped companies and individuals from employing security guards, locks, car alarms, etc. Think about it; suppose you're putting some of your stuff in storage. There's a convenient storage place nearby, but you know they have a history of breakins. Are you going to be reassured that theft is illegal, and the government is responsible to find and punish the criminals, or are you going to look for some place with better security measures?