So it is Draconian to prevent you flying over a city??? Really???
If there is one thing you can be sure of in aviation, allowing people to do exactly what they want is a sure-fire way of inviting all sorts of unjustifiable idiocy.
Some one has to be adult enough to protect others from the selfish idiots who think they know best.
Perhaps you disagree with compulsory wearing of seat belts in cars (at least in some countries) as well?