Andy,
I have been trying to be nice. But you know sweet FA about what you talk about and try to 'mix it'with the ATCers who are directly involved in this day to day - never mind me.
I am just a pilot. My biggest concern is for me, my crew and my pax.
Frankly my worry is that if my aircraft cleans up a clown like you, on another frequency (might make a mistake with what frequency was 'appropriate') forgot to turn on your transponder, or had your head in the 'pit looking at your engine instrument for just that moment , well it's a waste of your life and it would be no consolation for (if we didn't go down a la PSA) me or your bereaved that you were operating in an airspace that was more reliant on flawed principles, was implemented without proper consultation or safety case, or just that one or two lines of defense were removed, (that resulted in your event) but was ádequately safe', based on a 'proven system (partly), and would provide 'cost savings'.
We play for keeps on a daily basis, which increases our risks exponentially as compared to guys like you.