I have watched our oh-so-benevolent government lock-step draconian activities forward in baby steps. So has everyone else. It's why we're in the mess we're in right now. So when I see something like this, yes, it scares me.
If, however, you'd like to add, in a calm and respectful way, as others on this thread have done, an explanation for this activity, I'd be very interested to hear what you have to say.