Fair statement but it is generally accepted that extraordinary measures, like extraordinary claims require extreme evidence. That's just not the case here. To paraphrase Ben Frnaklin "Those who would give up liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." I think the corollary is that we actually get neither liberty nor safety.
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but it is generally accepted that extraordinary measures, like extraordinary claims require extreme evidence
I think you also don't know what kind of evidence this new legislation requires.