There is also the argument that the universe exists because there are many more ways to exist than there are not to exist and so existence is more probable.
There is no doubt in my mind that many bad regulations exist and that smart policy makers on all sides of the aisle should work to eliminate those regulations.
Also, the Developers have stated that you will be able to visit many of the familiar cities that exist in all of those games, but there will be differences in those locals, as a lot of things can change in a thousand years.