Tell me something there... how much total PIC time do you have beyond your initial ratings? When was the last time you had to make a PIC decision? Ever stood up for your decision with your employer?

You might have, but many regional pilots never had any PIC experience before getting into regionals... as those pilots gain flight time, they will still be way behind on learning how to be a PIC. I simply don't believe that the place to start learning the basics of being a PIC is with 50+ lives behind you.... hence the need to get some experience before getting hired.