Correct.... agree !00% ! They are no less that hearing protection that reduces noise around 30 to 40 decibels .
But .... I side on the freedom to wear safety glasses or not versus being made to wear em analogy. :o)
You are correct. I am not advocating a mandate but just pointing out the stupidity of having to pay a $200 tax and then wait months to take delivery of something that should be readily available over the counter.