Originally Posted by
FlyJSH
But the best thing the ATP would do is eliminate those folks who have NO IDEA how to get 1500 hours. And the sweaty, grimy, UNGLAMOROUS jobs (aka. work) required to get those 1500 hours is below most people. Becoming an Airline Pilot will be
just too darn hard 
True. It should be who's most qualified, not just who has the most money.