It's unfortunately no longer enough to force websites to check your government-issued ID before you can access certain content, because politicians have now discovered that people are using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to protect their privacy and bypass these invasive laws. Their solution? Entirely ban the use of VPNs.
“I consider input from specialists in the field.”
Ok, at least they acknowledge their limits and look for professional input.
“Industry leaders have told me…”
There it is!