Isn't this the whole story of government policy? The stated policy so rarely actually leads to the hoped-for result.
drum roll
Lie whenever it’s convenient because the public are children anyway and won’t or can’t understand.
Through this lens many things make more sense. They’re comfortable with lying because there are zero repercussions for lying.
If they name something the "Protect Children Act". You can be sure that what it does is put Children in Danger.
That means that on the face of it, it is difficult for someone to oppose.
Isn't this the whole story of government policy? The stated policy so rarely actually leads to the hoped-for result.