HTTPS is not just about preventing eavesdropping of private data; it is also about preventing MITM and data tampering. I agree that from your perspective, you

HTTPS is not just about preventing eavesdropping of private data; it is also about preventing MITM and data tampering. I agree that from your perspective, you might see no benefit, but the HTTPS push is primarily for the users (and as a result, the web at large).