I think you may be on to something & I have felt the same way since this issue became news a few days ago.
Even I have a hard time believing that our massive, bloated bureaucracy could be this stupid.
Never underestimate the stupidity of a bureacracy. My hunch is that this story is real.
"Even I have a hard time believing that our massive, bloated bureaucracy could be this stupid."
Really? Come on... It's easier to believe that, then believe they might be smart enough to put out disinformation.