[nipponese]

It's not a coincidence the equally clueless citizens are asking for these laws. Like in business, sometimes it's better to do "some thing" when you're not smart enough to do the right thing. Maybe you get there, maybe you don't, but inaction is not looked upon kindly.

[shevy-java]

I've not met anyone privately who would be in support of this.

There is a layer of indirection at work here. Fake-democracy.

[pennomi]

What citizens are asking for age verification? I have met exactly ZERO people who want this. It’s only the authorities who want it.

[NetMageSCW]

Do these groups count as the authorities?

Children Now (co-sponsor). International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (co-sponsor). AAPI Equity Alliance. California Parents for Public Virtual Education. Parents Support for Online Learning. Protect Our Kids.