I think the point is that its farcical to have a controller in an airport control tower (or the controller responsible for the airspace), not separating IFR and VFR in the same laterally defined airspace and at such low altitudes, especially given the very different performance capabilities at places like Avalon.
Lead Balloon - The point about transponders is theoretically irrelevant in 'E' airspace.
What price do we put on risk?