Yes, that "every site must be SSL" is another matter, and is totally silly. If I look at the weather and weather forecast on Environment Canada, I don't think I need "privacy" of the kind that SSL gives me. But I'll bet that today's duped consumer would be afraid to view the weather station without fear.
Hartmut
(Gets me thinking about the whole "every site must be SSL" push too...
none of this is occurring in isolation or for the reasons stated. We
pray it's for altruistic reasons, but history shows that's likely
impossible.)