F6 - Thruout my life, I vigorously promoted the very stance you elucidate so well because to do so is the American Way to proceed/prevail against ignorance and superstition. Until recently that is, when I finally realised their true aim is actually a most ancient one, shared by despots seemingly forever...world domination.
They're not interested in OUR rights...their ONLY interest is universal unanimity of thought and action as dictated and enforced by THEM.
JUST ASK THEM.
"Who benefits?" = Who really sponsored the law. ALWAYS.