But there's already multiple existing configuration languages that's far more legible and robust than custom languages implemented on top of XML. Take Nickel.

This:

    let
      totalOwed = totalTax - totalPayments,
      totalTax = tentativeTaxNetNonRefundableCredits + totalOtherTaxes,
      totalPayments = totalEstimatedTaxesPaid +
                      totalTaxesPaidOnSocialSecurityIncome +
                      totalRefundableCredits,
    in
    totalPayments

There are also varieties of other languages to choose from. Using a bespoke XML-based language will inflict needless suffering upon people.

Pretty ironic because for once, they went with the more accurate description instead of the euphemisms. It's no longer "protecting freedom of speech" or "ending wars," just full-on bombings and invasions with glee.

We already do that, but we're just selective about it. After all, how many modern autocratic nations identify themselves as undemocratic?

Google? They have a terrible track record on upholding moral principles. They helped Chinese censorship, wrote software for American killer drones, and offered their services to genocidal regimes. They fired dissenting employees. They are one of the worst companies to be rooting for.

> This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.

https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/article-6/