I wonder - both in this specific case, and in general - if anyone here on HN has enough media/political reach to spread this message.

This case reminds me a lot of the FAA realizing that safety restrictions for toddlers would increase deaths as more people would drive. (https://www.ntsb.gov/news/events/Documents/child_safety-Clau..., https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2003/10/97119/airline-infant-safet...)