alt Hacker NewsI think that's trying to see something that isn't there, just to try and make some sense out of things. The reality is much simpler - they are elected parlimentarians, same as any regional government, and they vote without much thought based on quick brief summary. System to protect the children? Sounds great, let's vote yes - anyone who doesn't is a pedo, right?
I'm sure there was some passive agreement involved, and probably some "politician's syllogism" too.
But the null hypothesis is that there is no new legislation to vote on. It must have come from somewhere!