[ghaff]

The problem I have with the whole "licensing standards" thing is that, for everyday activities for most of the population, it's not realistic to regulate to the point that there are really substantial barriers to entry to the degree there are for flying in general. And experience probably counts for more than making people shell out a couple thousand more for courses.

[vulcan01]

The usual argument in favor of stricter licensing is coupled with improvement in public transit.

[ghaff]

Which is really going to help me living 50 miles outside a major city. (Which is considered urban according to the US Census.)