[QUOTE= (mike734)The question of whether it is too easy to become a pilot is still something that has to be addressed but the barriers to entry are still pretty high (cost).[/QUOTE]

I would say that it's hard becoming a pilot, especially now! Look at all the obstacles that stand in one's way? After getting a commercial ticket, you have to teach for another 2-3 yrs making below 1st year communter pay. Or donate the other kidney for pilot interships. After that get hired with a commuter and still not breaking the 20k a year mark until the 2nd year of senority. You might be lucky to break 30k a year in 3-4 years. During all this you have to make payments on any loans you accrued over the years. If anything I wouldn't call this easy.