so why is it ok that pilots get type ratings for leers and falcons without havin experience in them?

Yes they should be in an RJ they went up with the FAA and the government that you elected(or maybe against) decided that they are qualified to be PIC in that aircraft. Building time flying traffic or piplines is not relevant for airline flying now-a-days. You can say well it teaches decision making. But making a decision flying at mach .8 at FL370 is much different than makin the decision of what feild am I gonna put my 172 down in when my engine quits. Plus the six pack doesnt directly transfer to the glass cockpit.

I think all pilots should have type ratings before they are even qualified to fly sic. How could they ever be "in comand" if they arent rated that way. Im not saying they should pay for it tho.

If some guy with a type was in my class they woulda got the same training and they wouldve had the same amount of experince in the aircraft that I have. They just have fewer hours. With your experience argument we should be throwing out the simulators because how can a pilot safely fly PAX if he/she hasnt ever flown the acctual aircraft.