Just read what he had to say and myself I completely agree with the view the FAA takes on this.

Take a military pilot who just left the navy with 1000 hours in an F-18 vs. some kid who has 2000 hours flying circles over his farm in a C-152.

2000 hour kiddo gets hired while the Navy pilot does not because he doesn't meet the magical 1500 number.

This is an extreme example obviously but you get the point.

It is obvious to me. Quality not quantity.