The bureaucrats and lawmakers apparently do not have enough to keep themselves busy, so they need to intrude in the lives of the people they claim to be protecting.

And, of course, some people will mistakenly refuse cookies, and then their real problems will start. They will be unable to order or even participate like they could just moments before they were “protected” by being given a choice. Hopefully the notice will explain the consequences of refusing cookies.

That will probably be an afterthought and take months to implement after it comes out of the oversight committee. Informed consent will help keep visitors from ruining their internet experience.