Just an opinion
OK Tobzalp et al,
Don't mean to be offensive to anyone re 'dumb' remark, just a bit tongue in cheek actually.
The NAS is probably not the perfect system if there is such a thing anywhere in the aviation world but it is an attempt at reform to enhance cost efficiencies without compromising safety.
If safety becomes an issue then the right thing to do is undertake a review taking into account feedback form the various parties.