>"because our industry would improve massively if we actually removed a barrier to allowing standardized licensure"

I call BS on that but each one of course is entitled to their own opinion. Go get your license if you don't have one already.

>"..instead I said a fee, which could be sponsored. No degree required, though one certainly would help I imagine."

We have enough mafia type bloodsuckers. My take on those money collectors: go fuck yourselves.

>"We live in a society, and we should think beyond the individual in terms of benefits. This would be a big win for society."

And who would be thinking? Our masters looking to squeeze yet more money from people? Enough of that "won't anyone think of children" vomit.