"Bill Sohl" wrote

I have also noted that perhaps it is time for some "revamping"
of licensing such that the privileges bear some relationship
to the level of license granted. It will, if that path is
taken, be a protracted process (IMHO).

A straightforward plan is already written and in the hands of the FCC.
http://tinyurl.com/wce9

73, de Hans, K0HB