Because they're so committed to stealing and selling your data, that they would rather not serve you at all if they can't get it. That's a fault of the site, not the law.
Many Tory's wanted it to happen so they could create a corporation-haven of sorts without the EU having a say in it. Essentially getting rid of "annoying" regulations that keeps people safe.
While not technically, practically they do yes. If someone has developmental issues they generally aren't afforded the same rights as the average adult human.
Iirc old lifetime one was just for getting rid of ads (I bought it twice), but sync ultra is just extra features for a small cost each month meant to support the developer a little bit extra.
Right now lifetime purchase isn't available, but I believe ljdawson has talked about it being in the works.
One can hate Musk and Starlinks separately.
They ruin our night sky and make Kessler syndrome worse and worse.