Ask HN: Why is http://www.google.com not redirecting to https on mobile?

I'm guessing it may be because if you're trying to access an https site through a wireless AP that redirects your request to a landing page requiring you to accept their terms of service, you'll get a browser security error.

If you make a request to a regular, unsecured site, you'll avoid the security warning, and be able to use the redirect page where you can log on (or accept) the terms of service and use the AP.

Why are you not connecting to https rather than hoping for some redirect?