Well, I'm not sure the French did it for the 'right' reason- but I'm happy to hear they voted it down nonetheless.

I think it's interesting that had France decided to pass it via the legislature instead of referendum it would've won easily. It's sort of disturbing that there can be such a huge disconnect between the people and their elected leaders on an important issue like this. I wonder in how many of the countries where it has or will be passed by their legislatures it would've failed if left to a referendum?